Middle East: Helicopter Market 2025

Helicopter Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern helicopter market increased by 91% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Helicopter Production in the Middle East

In value terms, helicopter production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 386% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Helicopter Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, helicopter exports in the Middle East soared to X units, rising by 26% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3,231% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, helicopter exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 119%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Yemen (X units) was the key exporter of civil helicopters, making up 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Israel (X units), together comprising a 17% share of total exports.

Yemen was also the fastest-growing in terms of the civil helicopters exports, with a CAGR of +26.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+23.5%) and Israel (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Yemen and the United Arab Emirates increased by +39 and +3.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Yemen ($X) remains the largest helicopter supplier in the Middle East, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In Yemen, helicopter exports increased at an average annual rate of +18.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+9.5% per year) and Israel (-14.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 1,683%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Israel ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (-6.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Helicopter Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X units of civil helicopters were imported in the Middle East; with an increase of 17% on the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 268% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, helicopter imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X units), Iraq (X units), Oman (X units), Israel (X units) and Turkey (X units) was the major importer of civil helicopters in the Middle East, constituting 80% of total import. Iran (X units) held a 5.7% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kuwait (5.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported civil helicopters in the Middle East, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to -9.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iraq (+24.5% per year) and Turkey (-10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, rising by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 133% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 Turkey ($X per unit), while Kuwait ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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