Diesel generator sets large trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in diesel generator sets large was worth $7.14 billion in 2024, about 531.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017, and up 10% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.14B | 531.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.51B | 501.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.69B | 475.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.37B | 385.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.35B | 492.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.88B | 501.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.36B | 459.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.35B | 365.8K t |
Top diesel generator sets large exporting countries
Exports are led by China (28%), the United States (14%) and the United Kingdom (8%). 131 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.02B | 28% |
| United States | $1.01B | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $576.4M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $464.1M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $374.4M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $343.0M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $305.5M | 4.3% |
| India | $267.4M | 3.8% |
| France | $261.3M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $222.7M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $201.9M | 2.8% |
| Finland | $122.0M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $669.8M | 9.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $332.2M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $326.9M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $315.1M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $254.2M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $221.9M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $221.8M | 3.1% |
| United States | $184.0M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $183.6M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $182.0M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $146.7M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $143.6M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $20.45 per kg and Japan $11.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8502.13: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA. HS 8502 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most diesel generator sets large?
China exported $2.02 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and the United Kingdom (8%). In all, 131 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most diesel generator sets large?
China imported $669.8 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (5%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in diesel generator sets large?
It was worth $7.14 billion in 2024, about 531.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 131 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $20.45 per kg and Japan $11.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8502 page.
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