Australia: Helicopter Market 2025

Helicopter Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian helicopter market increased by 36% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Helicopter Production in Australia

In value terms, helicopter production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Helicopter Exports

Exports from Australia

Helicopter exports from Australia reduced notably to X units in 2022, waning by -67.8% against 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, helicopter exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 348%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for helicopter exports from Australia, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, helicopter exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X units), fourfold. Brazil (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+14.9% per year) and Brazil (+21.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for helicopter exported from Australia were Brazil ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 79% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +60.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average helicopter export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 90% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Solomon Islands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+31.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Helicopter Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, overseas purchases of civil helicopters decreased by -0.3% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 597% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, helicopter imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 772% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X units) constituted the largest helicopter supplier to Australia, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, helicopter imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), more than tenfold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.9% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +21.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+75.9% per year) and Poland (+66.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of civil helicopters to Australia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+147.5% per year) and Germany (+77.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average helicopter import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 134%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+159.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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