UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
88 - Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof (HS 88)
Global exports
$321.39B
Global imports
$217.19B
Top exporter share
41.8%
Top importer share
16.5%
- Global exports of Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof reached $321.4B in 2024, while imports totaled $217.2B.
- The United States was the dominant exporter, with shipments valued at $134.2B, making up 41.8% of the global total.
- Other major exporters included France, with a 12.5% market share ($40.3B), and Germany with an 11.1% share ($35.6B).
- On the import side, the United States was also the largest market, accounting for 16.5% of global imports at $35.9B.
- Ireland was the second-largest importer with a 9.3% share ($20.1B), followed by the United Kingdom with a 6.7% share ($14.5B).
Global Trade Overview for Aircraft & Spacecraft (2024)
In 2024, the international market for Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof (HS2 88) was substantial, with global exports totaling $321.4B and imports at $217.2B. The trade is characterized by a high concentration among a few key countries. The leading exporter, the United States, holds a significant 41.8% of the market.
See also: United StatesFranceGermany
Top Trading Nations
The United States is the primary player in the global aircraft market, leading exports with $134.2B and also topping the import charts at $35.9B. In Europe, France ($40.3B), Germany ($35.6B), and the United Kingdom ($15.9B) are major exporters. Notably, Ireland stands out as the second-largest importer worldwide, with imports valued at $20.1B, which is a 9.3% share of the global total.
See also: United KingdomIrelandCanada
Quick insights
- USA is the top exporter (41.8% of reported exports).
- USA is the top importer (16.5% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 65.4%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 74.3%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 88 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 59.5%
Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no.… | $102.45B | 31.9% |
| 8807 | Aircraft; parts of goods of hea… | $80.34B | 25.0% |
| 8806 | Unmanned aircraft | $5.82B | 1.8% |
| 8805 | Aircraft launching gear, deck-a… | $1.91B | 0.6% |
| 8804 | Parachutes (including dirigible… | $500.87M | 0.2% |
| 8801 | Balloons and dirigibles; glider… | $63.96M | 0.0% |
| 8803 | Aircraft; parts of heading no.… | $48.40M | 0.0% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8804 | Parachutes (including dirigible… | 9.4% | $500.87M |
| 8801 | Balloons and dirigibles; glider… | 2.3% | $63.96M |
| 8805 | Aircraft launching gear, deck-a… | 0.5% | $1.91B |
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no.… | -1.9% | $102.45B |
| 8803 | Aircraft; parts of heading no.… | -78.0% | $48.40M |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 98.5%
Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no.… | $114.72B | 52.8% |
| 8807 | Aircraft; parts of goods of hea… | $88.86B | 40.9% |
| 8806 | Unmanned aircraft | $6.68B | 3.1% |
| 8805 | Aircraft launching gear, deck-a… | $3.03B | 1.4% |
| 8804 | Parachutes (including dirigible… | $374.21M | 0.2% |
| 8803 | Aircraft; parts of heading no.… | $100.69M | 0.0% |
| 8801 | Balloons and dirigibles; glider… | $77.49M | 0.0% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8805 | Aircraft launching gear, deck-a… | 10.6% | $3.03B |
| 8804 | Parachutes (including dirigible… | 10.3% | $374.21M |
| 8801 | Balloons and dirigibles; glider… | 7.8% | $77.49M |
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no.… | -3.3% | $114.72B |
| 8803 | Aircraft; parts of heading no.… | -74.9% | $100.69M |
Explore country profiles
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Top exporters
Top trade routes
Top exporter → importer routes among the largest exporters (bounded at build-time).
| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (CAN) | USA (USA) | $7.71B | 2.4% |
| France (FRA) | Germany (DEU) | $6.26B | 1.9% |
| Germany (DEU) | USA (USA) | $6.06B | 1.9% |
| Germany (DEU) | France (FRA) | $5.80B | 1.8% |
| France (FRA) | USA (USA) | $4.32B | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom (GBR) | Germany (DEU) | $4.31B | 1.3% |
| France (FRA) | India (IND) | $3.77B | 1.2% |
| France (FRA) | United Kingdom (GBR) | $3.32B | 1.0% |
| France (FRA) | China (CHN) | $2.79B | 0.9% |
| Morocco (MAR) | France (FRA) | $2.78B | 0.9% |
| Germany (DEU) | India (IND) | $2.71B | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom (GBR) | USA (USA) | $2.71B | 0.8% |
| Brazil (BRA) | USA (USA) | $2.69B | 0.8% |
| Germany (DEU) | China (CHN) | $2.55B | 0.8% |
| France (FRA) | Türkiye (TUR) | $2.53B | 0.8% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $321.39B • Imports total: $217.19B
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