South Africa: Helicopter Market 2022

Helicopter Market Size in South Africa

For the twelfth consecutive year, the South African helicopter market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, consumption faced a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Helicopter Production in South Africa

In value terms, helicopter production contracted rapidly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Helicopter Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2020, overseas shipments of helicopters decreased by -X% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, helicopter exports contracted markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X units) was the main destination for helicopter exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, helicopter exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mauritius (X units), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for helicopter exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (X% per year) and Namibia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average helicopter export price stood at $X per unit in 2020, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Peru ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Helicopter Imports

Imports into South Africa

Helicopter imports into South Africa rose markedly to X units in 2020, with an increase of X% against the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, helicopter imports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the United States (X units) constituted the largest helicopter supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, helicopter imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X units), more than tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of helicopter to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-X% per year) and Canada (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average helicopter import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. from 2010 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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