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Saudi Arabia: Helicopter Market 2025

Helicopter Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the Saudi helicopter market increased by 124% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Helicopter Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, helicopter production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 38%. Helicopter production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Helicopter Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, exports of civil helicopters from Saudi Arabia contracted sharply to X units, falling by -40% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, helicopter exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of helicopter exports from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +59.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for helicopter exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together comprising 64% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +24.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average helicopter export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 139% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Djibouti (+55.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Helicopter Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In value terms, helicopter imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 2,371%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of civil helicopters to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +6.8%.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for civil helicopters in the world?

The Netherlands remains the largest helicopter consuming country worldwide, accounting for 84% of total volume. Moreover, helicopter consumption in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Mexico, more than tenfold.

What are the largest producers of civil helicopters in the world?

The country with the largest volume of helicopter production was France, comprising approx. 28% of total volume. Moreover, helicopter production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada, threefold. The Netherlands ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

What are the leading importers of civil helicopters from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest markets for helicopter exported from Saudi Arabia were the United States, Italy and Djibouti, together comprising 100% of total exports.

What is the average export price for civil helicopters in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average helicopter export price amounted to $74,591 per unit, rising by 24% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the helicopter market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 30303100 - Helicopters, for civil use

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024