Flight training simulators trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in flight training simulators was worth $1.91 billion in 2024, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017, and down 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.91B | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.95B | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.63B | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.29B | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.32B | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.77B | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.55B | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.33B | 3.9K t |
Top flight training simulators exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 58% of world exports, followed by the United States and the United Kingdom. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 91 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.12B | 59% |
| United States | $234.7M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $114.1M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $97.4M | 5.1% |
| France | $63.0M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $56.0M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $33.5M | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32.6M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $23.4M | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $16.7M | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.3M | 0.9% |
| Austria | $15.0M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (26%), Canada (9%) and China (6%). 135 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $487.1M | 26% |
| Canada | $162.5M | 8.5% |
| China | $110.0M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $105.4M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $103.6M | 5.4% |
| France | $87.4M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $73.4M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $72.0M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $49.2M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $48.3M | 2.5% |
| India | $45.4M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $37.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $316.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Saudi Arabia averaged $1,296.84 per kg and the Netherlands $144.23 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8805.29: Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: other than air combat simulators and parts thereof. HS 8805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most flight training simulators?
Canada exported $1.12 billion in 2024, 58% of the world total, followed by the United States (12%) and the United Kingdom (6%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most flight training simulators?
The United States imported $487.1 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Canada (9%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in flight training simulators?
It was worth $1.91 billion in 2024, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.95 billion. 91 countries reported exports and 135 reported imports.
What is the average price of flight training simulators per kg?
The world average declared value was about $316.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Saudi Arabia averaged $1,296.84 per kg and the Netherlands $144.23 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for flight training simulators?
The HS code for flight training simulators is subheading 8805.29, in chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8805 page.
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