Helicopter Market Overview in France
Market Overview
In 2019, the French helicopter market decreased by -
% to $
, falling for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by
% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $
in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.
In value terms, helicopter production amounted to $
in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by
% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $
. From 2009 to 2019, production growth remained at a lower figure.




In value terms, helicopter production amounted to $



Consumption
In 2019, consumption of helicopters decreased by -
% to
units, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of
% year-to-year. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs at
units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The revenue of the helicopter market in France dropped dramatically to $
in 2019, with a decrease of -
% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by
% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $
in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.




The revenue of the helicopter market in France dropped dramatically to $




Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for helicopter in France, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +
% for the period from 2019 to
, which is projected to bring the market volume to
units by the end of
.




Market Structure
Driven by a growing demand, the share of imports in total supply in France increased significantly over the last twelve-year period (from
% to
%).


Trade Balance
This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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