Middle East: Helicopter Market 2022

Helicopter Market Size in the Middle East

In 2020, the Middle Eastern helicopter market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Helicopter Production in the Middle East

In value terms, helicopter production surged to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in the Middle East

The country with the largest volume of helicopter production was Saudi Arabia (X units), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, helicopter production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Yemen (X units), more than tenfold.

In Saudi Arabia, helicopter production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Yemen (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

Helicopter Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the fifth year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of helicopters, which increased by X% to X units in 2020. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X units. from 2009 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, helicopter exports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X units) and Yemen (X units) represented the main exporters of helicopters in 2020, recording approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), constituting a X% share of total exports. Israel (X units) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Yemen, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest helicopter supplying countries in the Middle East were Yemen ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Yemen recorded 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 2020, the helicopter export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Helicopter Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Helicopter imports declined dramatically to X units in 2020, waning by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, helicopter imports declined to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kuwait was the main importing country with an import of around X units, which accounted for X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Israel (X%) and Jordan (X%). Turkey (X units), Iran (X units) and Bahrain (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

Kuwait was also the fastest-growing in terms of the helicopters imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Bahrain (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-X%), Iran (-X%), Israel (-X%) and Jordan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kuwait (+X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+X p.p.), Turkey (+X p.p.) and Bahrain (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2020, the share of Jordan (-X p.p.) and Israel (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled -X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-X% per year) and Kuwait (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The helicopter import price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while Israel ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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