Light helicopters trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in light helicopters was worth $2.05 billion in 2024, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and up 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 | $2.05B | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.02B | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.73B | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.76B | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.33B | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.68B | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.97B | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.75B | 7.2K t |
Top light helicopters exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Canada and Germany. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $523.3M | 26% |
| Canada | $409.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $325.4M | 16% |
| United States | $265.2M | 13% |
| Italy | $99.4M | 4.8% |
| New Zealand | $43.5M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $38.0M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $33.3M | 1.6% |
| Norway | $27.5M | 1.3% |
| Cambodia | $27.1M | 1.3% |
| China | $25.7M | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $21.7M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (17%), Brazil (10%) and Canada (7%). 125 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $346.5M | 17% |
| Brazil | $204.2M | 10% |
| Canada | $134.7M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $128.2M | 6.3% |
| Australia | $95.4M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $76.3M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $73.0M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $70.5M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $60.3M | 2.9% |
| New Zealand | $56.7M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $46.3M | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $43.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1,047.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1,543.01 per kg and the United Kingdom $999.34 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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The shipment records behind Light helicopters (HS 8802.11) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8802.11: Helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg. HS 8802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most light helicopters?
France exported $523.3 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Canada (20%) and Germany (16%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most light helicopters?
The United States imported $346.5 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (10%) and Canada (7%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in light helicopters?
It was worth $2.05 billion in 2024, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 87 countries reported exports and 125 reported imports.
What is the average price of light helicopters per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1,047.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1,543.01 per kg and the United Kingdom $999.34 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 light helicopters?
The HS code for light helicopters is subheading 8802.11, 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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