Spacecraft and satellites trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in spacecraft and satellites was worth $2.74 billion in 2024, about 859 tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017, and up 82% 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 | $2.74B | 859 t |
| 2023 | $1.51B | 406 t |
| 2022 | $1.62B | 385 t |
| 2021 | $2.13B | 185 t |
| 2020 | $2.12B | 69 t |
| 2019 | $1.93B | 114 t |
| 2018 | $3.88B | 890 t |
| 2017 | $3.06B | 63 t |
Top spacecraft and satellites exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by France and the United States. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 52 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.01B | 37% |
| France | $420.0M | 15% |
| United States | $267.8M | 9.8% |
| China | $252.7M | 9.2% |
| Israel | $171.4M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $165.2M | 6% |
| Turkey | $109.1M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $72.4M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $59.7M | 2.2% |
| Finland | $37.7M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $27.4M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $23.6M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (47%), Pakistan (9%) and France (8%). 88 countries imported it, and the top three take 64% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.29B | 47% |
| Pakistan | $250.5M | 9.1% |
| France | $207.1M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $183.1M | 6.7% |
| Luxembourg | $178.3M | 6.5% |
| Australia | $150.9M | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | $128.5M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $122.4M | 4.5% |
| Norway | $58.0M | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | $57.6M | 2.1% |
| India | $41.7M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $21.0M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3,188.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $68,762.44 per kg and China $6,421.24 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 8802.60: Spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles. HS 8802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most spacecraft and satellites?
Germany exported $1.01 billion in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by France (15%) and the United States (10%). In all, 52 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most spacecraft and satellites?
The United States imported $1.29 billion in 2024, 47% of world imports, ahead of Pakistan (9%) and France (8%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in spacecraft and satellites?
It was worth $2.74 billion in 2024, about 859 tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $3.88 billion. 52 countries reported exports and 88 reported imports.
What is the average price of spacecraft and satellites per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3,188.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $68,762.44 per kg and China $6,421.24 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 spacecraft and satellites?
The HS code for spacecraft and satellites is subheading 8802.60, 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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