Light helicopters imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $346.5 million of light helicopters in 2024 (353 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 125 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $346.5M | 353 t |
| 2023 | $359.8M | 332 t |
| 2022 | $378.4M | 413 t |
| 2021 | $366.4M | 503 t |
| 2020 | $258.2M | 236 t |
| 2019 | $364.1M | 365 t |
| 2018 | $247.7M | 331 t |
| 2017 | $315.6M | 638 t |
Where the United States imports light helicopters from
Canada alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $218.6M | 63% |
| France | $54.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $36.5M | 11% |
| Singapore | $5.6M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 1.1% |
| China | $3.8M | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $3.1M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $982.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1,047.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light helicopters exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported light helicopters worth $265.2 million (265 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. The largest buyer markets were Brazil (34%), Jordan (10%), Canada (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+459% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $91.4M | 35% |
| Jordan | $25.5M | 9.6% |
| Canada | $24.1M | 9.1% |
| Australia | $23.4M | 8.8% |
| Austria | $11.6M | 4.4% |
| Guatemala | $11.5M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $7.0M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $6.9M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $6.7M | 2.5% |
| China | $6.1M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States light helicopters imports (HS 8802.11): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of light helicopters imported by the United States?
The United States imported light helicopters worth $346.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 353 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 125 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply light helicopters to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($218.6 million), followed by France (16%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of light helicopters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $982.31 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1,047.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light helicopters to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $315.6 million in 2017 to $346.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $378.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $329.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export light helicopters?
Yes. The United States exported $265.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Jordan and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $81.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for light helicopters?
The HS code for light helicopters is subheading 8802.11. It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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