EU: Helicopter Market 2024

Helicopter Market Size in the EU

The EU helicopter market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Helicopter Production in the EU

In value terms, helicopter production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Helicopter Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of civil helicopters increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, helicopter exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X units) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (X%). The following exporters - Estonia (X units), Cyprus (X units), Lithuania (X units) and Spain (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to helicopter exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Estonia (X%), Cyprus (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Lithuania (X%), Belgium (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Estonia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus and Lithuania increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest helicopter supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

In Germany, helicopter exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X,431 per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Cyprus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Helicopter Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of civil helicopters increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, helicopter imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Croatia (X units), distantly followed by Belgium (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Estonia (X units) and France (X units) represented the key importers of civil helicopters, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X units) and Bulgaria (X units) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Croatia, Belgium, Estonia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X,428 per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while Bulgaria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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