Heavy helicopters exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported heavy helicopters worth $1.21 billion (581 tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 60 countries. Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.28 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.21B | 581 t |
| 2023 | $2.28B | 961 t |
| 2022 | $1.61B | 721 t |
| 2021 | $1.84B | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.78B | 877 t |
| 2019 | $1.21B | 605 t |
| 2018 | $1.36B | 727 t |
| 2017 | $1.89B | 902 t |
Where the United States exports heavy helicopters to
Most of it went to Australia (15%), Czech Republic (14%), Greece (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $179.7M | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $174.3M | 15% |
| Greece | $146.4M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $105.9M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $86.5M | 7.2% |
| Canada | $65.2M | 5.4% |
| China | $61.9M | 5.1% |
| Guyana | $61.0M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $51.0M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43.8M | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,073.34 per kg, close to the world average of $2,066.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy helicopters imports to the United States
Imports of heavy helicopters by the United States reached $558.7 million in 2024 (325 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (44%), Italy (13%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $243.7M | 44% |
| Italy | $74.8M | 13% |
| France | $70.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $51.4M | 9.2% |
| Poland | $40.4M | 7.2% |
| Benin | $20.0M | 3.6% |
| Colombia | $17.3M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10.5M | 1.9% |
| Australia | $8.0M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $5.9M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States heavy helicopters exports (HS 8802.12): 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 8802.12: Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy helicopters exported by the United States?
The United States exported heavy helicopters worth $1.21 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 581 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 60 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy helicopters from the United States?
Australia was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($179.7 million), followed by the Czech Republic (14%) and Greece (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy helicopters per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2,073.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2,066.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of heavy helicopters from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.89 billion in 2017 to $1.21 billion in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $2.28 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.65 billion a year.
Does the United States also import heavy helicopters?
Yes. The United States imported $558.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Italy and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $646.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy helicopters?
The HS code for heavy helicopters is subheading 8802.12. It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8802 page.
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