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United Arab Emirates: Aircraft Market 2025

Aircraft Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the aircraft market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -18.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Aircraft Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of airplanes and other aircraft decreased by -35.7% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 65%. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aircraft exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 811%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X units), Iraq (X units) and Romania (X units) were the main destinations of aircraft exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 22% share of total exports. Moreover, aircraft exports in Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Iraq, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for aircraft exported from the United Arab Emirates were Austria ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Iraq ($X), together comprising 56% of total exports.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +87.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aircraft export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 92% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 763% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Switzerland (+75.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aircraft Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, supplies from abroad of airplanes and other aircraft decreased by -21.8% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 302% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aircraft imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 398% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X units), South Africa (X units) and New Zealand (X units) were the main suppliers of aircraft imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +73.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), South Africa ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest aircraft suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Austria, Slovakia, Poland, Belgium and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.7%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +74.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aircraft import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while the price for Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for airplanes and other aircraft in the world?

Belgium constituted the country with the largest volume of aircraft consumption, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, aircraft consumption in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Brazil, threefold. Kyrgyzstan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.4% share.

What are the largest producers of airplanes and other aircraft in the world?

China remains the largest aircraft producing country worldwide, accounting for 59% of total volume. Moreover, aircraft production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey, ninefold. Israel ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of airplanes and other aircraft to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, New Zealand, the United States and Austria appeared to be the largest aircraft suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of airplanes and other aircraft from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Austria remains the key foreign market for aircraft exports from the United Arab Emirates.

What is the average export price for airplanes and other aircraft in the United Arab Emirates?

The average aircraft export price stood at $30,628 per unit in 2021, waning by -6.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for airplanes and other aircraft in the United Arab Emirates?

The average aircraft import price stood at $17,570 per unit in 2021, waning by -60.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aircraft market in the United Arab Emirates. 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 30303200 - Aeroplanes and other aircraft of an unladen weight . 2 .000 kg, for civil use

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

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