Heavy helicopters trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in heavy helicopters was worth $5.66 billion in 2024, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $5.66B | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.25B | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.39B | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.05B | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.44B | 56.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.75B | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.85B | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.69B | 3.3K t |
Top heavy helicopters exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Italy and Germany. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 60 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.21B | 21% |
| Italy | $1.04B | 18% |
| Germany | $857.7M | 15% |
| France | $611.3M | 11% |
| Canada | $449.4M | 8% |
| Poland | $252.6M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $198.5M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $197.5M | 3.5% |
| Russia | $93.4M | 1.7% |
| Angola | $61.4M | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $56.2M | 1% |
| Malaysia | $53.8M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (10%), the United Kingdom (8%) and Australia (7%). 88 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $558.7M | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | $432.4M | 7.7% |
| Australia | $410.3M | 7.3% |
| China | $316.0M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $295.1M | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $237.5M | 4.2% |
| Philippines | $232.6M | 4.1% |
| Nigeria | $218.4M | 3.9% |
| Greece | $214.2M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $211.5M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $144.9M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $136.3M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2,066.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $5,055.41 per kg and the United Kingdom $1,936.59 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 8802.12: Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg. HS 8802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most heavy helicopters?
The United States exported $1.21 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (15%). In all, 60 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most heavy helicopters?
The United States imported $558.7 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (8%) and Australia (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in heavy helicopters?
It was worth $5.66 billion in 2024, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $6.25 billion. 60 countries reported exports and 88 reported imports.
What is the average price of heavy helicopters per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2,066.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $5,055.41 per kg and the United Kingdom $1,936.59 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for heavy helicopters?
The HS code for heavy helicopters is subheading 8802.12, 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 8802 page.
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