| Product Code: ETC7739663 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan continued to rely on imports for heavy-lift helicopters, with key suppliers being Italy, Canada, Metropolitan France, Germany, and the USA. The market exhibited a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), indicating a concentrated market structure. However, the industry experienced a significant decline with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.77% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate from 2023 to 2024 was notably steep at -54.11%, reflecting a challenging period for heavy-lift helicopter imports in Japan.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for heavy-lift helicopters for disaster relief and emergency response operations in Japan |
4.2.2 Growth in infrastructure development projects requiring heavy-lift helicopter services |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of more efficient and capable heavy-lift helicopters |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial procurement and operating costs associated with heavy-lift helicopters |
4.3.2 Stringent regulatory requirements and safety standards for heavy-lift helicopter operations in Japan |
5 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Trends |
6 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market, By End User |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By End User, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Military, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Civilian, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average mission success rate of heavy-lift helicopter operations |
8.2 Average response time for heavy-lift helicopter deployment in emergency situations |
8.3 Average payload capacity utilization rate for heavy-lift helicopters |
8.4 Average maintenance downtime for heavy-lift helicopters |
9 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Heavy-Lift Helicopter Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |