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United Arab Emirates: Helicopter Market 2025

Helicopter Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The helicopter market in the United Arab Emirates fell to $X in 2022, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep slump. Helicopter consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Helicopter Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, helicopter production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7,984,747,400% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Helicopter Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Helicopter exports from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X units in 2022, increasing by 395% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, helicopter exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 777%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X units) was the main destination for helicopter exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan (X units), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Zimbabwe totaled +112.5%.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for civil helicopters exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe amounted to +429.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average helicopter export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -66.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 595%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (+675.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Helicopter Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X units of civil helicopters were imported into the United Arab Emirates; increasing by 21% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 840% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, helicopter imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 224%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), the United States (X units) and Singapore (X units) were the main suppliers of helicopter imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 43% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +30.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of civil helicopters to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+41.0% per year) and Singapore (+211.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average helicopter import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 801%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+138.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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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?

France remains the largest helicopter producing country worldwide, accounting for 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 the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of helicopter to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada, with a 31% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 2.4% share.

What are the leading importers of civil helicopters from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, the largest markets for helicopter exported from the United Arab Emirates were Cyprus, Sweden and Kenya, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for civil helicopters in the United Arab Emirates?

The average helicopter export price stood at $1,949,241 per unit in 2021, rising by 124% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for civil helicopters in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2021, the average helicopter import price amounted to $1,878,137 per unit, declining by -34.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the helicopter 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 30303100 - Helicopters, 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