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Sri Lanka - Civil Helicopters - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Sri Lanka: Helicopter Market 2025

Helicopter Market Size in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan helicopter market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -77.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Helicopter Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, helicopter production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 85%. Helicopter production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Helicopter Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, approx. X units of civil helicopters were exported from Sri Lanka; with an increase of 44% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 150%. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, helicopter exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 220% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units) was the main destination for helicopter exports from Sri Lanka, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, helicopter exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X units), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) remains the key foreign market for civil helicopters exports from Sri Lanka, comprising 99.9% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Lithuania stood at +47.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average helicopter export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -36.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 107%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

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 Lithuania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Australia stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+37.2%).

Helicopter Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of civil helicopters decreased by -82.8% to X units in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 222%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, helicopter imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 108%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X units) constituted the largest supplier of helicopter to Sri Lanka, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, helicopter imports from Lithuania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lithuania totaled -2.2%.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of civil helicopters to Sri Lanka, comprising 99.9% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lithuania amounted to -2.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average helicopter import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 72%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Lithuania ($X per unit), while the price for the UK totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

The country with the largest volume of helicopter consumption was the Netherlands, 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?

France constituted the country with the largest volume of helicopter production, 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 suppliers of civil helicopters to Sri Lanka?

In value terms, Lithuania constituted the largest supplier of helicopter to Sri Lanka.

What is the average export price for civil helicopters in Sri Lanka?

In 2020, the average helicopter export price amounted to $1,658,669 per unit, shrinking by -10.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for civil helicopters in Sri Lanka?

The average helicopter import price stood at $557,679 per unit in 2021, falling by -8.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the helicopter market in Sri Lanka. 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:

Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
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