Romania: Helicopter Market 2025

Helicopter Market Size in Romania

The Romanian helicopter market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -51.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Helicopter Production in Romania

In value terms, helicopter production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Helicopter Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of civil helicopters increased by 28% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,250% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, helicopter exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 8,877%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X units) was the main destination for helicopter exports from Romania, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, helicopter exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), more than tenfold. Moldova (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine totaled +89.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-9.4% per year) and Moldova (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for civil helicopters exports from Romania, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 0.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine stood at +81.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and Moldova (+4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average helicopter export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 565%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Moldova (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Helicopter Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X units of civil helicopters were imported into Romania; falling by -81.3% against the year before. In general, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 1,004%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, helicopter imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 3,397% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X units) constituted the largest helicopter supplier to Romania, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, helicopter imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X units), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria totaled +37.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+21.5% per year) and China (-13.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of civil helicopters to Romania, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+7.6% per year) and the United States (+32.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average helicopter import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -14.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 217%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+339.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :