Australia and Oceania: Aircraft Propeller Market 2025

Aircraft Propeller Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The aircraft propeller market in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Aircraft Propeller Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, aircraft propeller production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 3,552%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Aircraft Propeller Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Aircraft propeller exports contracted slightly to X tons in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 107%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aircraft propeller exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 67%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia was the major exporter of propellers and rotors for civil non-powered aircraft, helicopters and aeroplanes in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 85% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a 12% share of total exports. French Polynesia (X kg) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aircraft propeller exports from Australia stood at -6.7%. At the same time, French Polynesia (+9.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, French Polynesia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +9.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. French Polynesia (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -2.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest aircraft propeller supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +8.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (+6.7% per year) and French Polynesia (+12.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while French Polynesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+16.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aircraft Propeller Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas purchases of propellers and rotors for civil non-powered aircraft, helicopters and aeroplanes decreased by -0.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aircraft propeller imports reached $X in 2022. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 -0.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 79% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), mixing up an 18% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -3.8% from 2012 to 2022. Papua New Guinea (-3.1%) and New Zealand (-3.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported propellers and rotors for civil non-powered aircraft, helicopters and aeroplanes in Australia and Oceania, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled +4.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+5.2% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 45%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :