| Product Code: ETC6744121 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
China glider aircraft import shipments in 2024 saw a significant increase in concentration with Metropolitan France, Australia, Italy, Germany, and Austria emerging as the top exporting countries. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), indicating market concentration, the industry experienced a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46.88% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a notable decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -37.23%, suggesting a potential shift in market dynamics. It will be interesting to monitor how these trends will impact the glider aircraft import market in the upcoming years.

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 China Glider Aircraft Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Glider Aircraft Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Glider Aircraft Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Aircraft Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Propulsion, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Glider Aircraft Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing popularity of recreational aviation activities in China |
4.2.2 Growing interest in eco-friendly and sustainable transportation options |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote aerospace industry development in China |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment required for purchasing glider aircraft |
4.3.2 Limited availability of skilled pilots and maintenance technicians in China |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges and airspace restrictions impacting glider operations |
5 China Glider Aircraft Market Trends |
6 China Glider Aircraft Market, By Types |
6.1 China Glider Aircraft Market, By Aircraft Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume, By Aircraft Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume, By Sailplane, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume, By Hang Glider, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Glider Aircraft Market, By Propulsion |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume, By Powered, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-powered, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 China Glider Aircraft Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenues & Volume, By Military, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Glider Aircraft Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Glider Aircraft Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Glider Aircraft Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Glider Aircraft Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average utilization rate of glider aircraft in China |
8.2 Number of glider pilot certifications issued annually |
8.3 Investment in research and development for eco-friendly glider technology |
9 China Glider Aircraft Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Glider Aircraft Market Opportunity Assessment, By Aircraft Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Glider Aircraft Market Opportunity Assessment, By Propulsion, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Glider Aircraft Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Glider Aircraft Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Glider Aircraft Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Glider Aircraft Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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