Gas generator trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in gas generator was worth $1.07 billion in 2024, about 53.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $1.07B | 53.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.15B | 49.8K t |
| 2022 | $962.5M | 44.3K t |
| 2021 | $976.6M | 46.1K t |
| 2020 | $847.3M | 40.7K t |
| 2019 | $964.7M | 41.2K t |
| 2018 | $865.7M | 34.9K t |
| 2017 | $913.0M | 47.0K t |
Top gas generator exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 39% between them, out of 122 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $194.7M | 18% |
| United States | $121.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $97.9M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $95.1M | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $50.9M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $49.1M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $46.3M | 4.3% |
| India | $44.7M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $42.6M | 4% |
| Denmark | $34.1M | 3.2% |
| France | $30.5M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $29.2M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Indonesia (8%), China (7%) and South Korea (6%). 201 countries imported it, and the top three take 20% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $82.5M | 7.7% |
| China | $70.5M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $65.8M | 6.1% |
| United States | $57.0M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $40.1M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $38.9M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $38.8M | 3.6% |
| India | $33.0M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $29.8M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $27.8M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27.7M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $27.6M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $19.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $78.04 per kg and China $7.64 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 8405: Generators for producer or water gas with or without their purifiers acetylene gas generators and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers. HS 8405 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most gas generator?
China exported $194.7 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (9%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most gas generator?
Indonesia imported $82.5 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of China (7%) and South Korea (6%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in gas generator?
It was worth $1.07 billion in 2024, about 53.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.15 billion. 122 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of gas generator per kg?
The world average declared value was about $19.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $78.04 per kg and China $7.64 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 gas generator?
The HS code for gas generator is heading 8405, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8405 page.
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