Petrol generator sets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in petrol generator sets was worth $4.98 billion in 2024, about 500.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $4.98B | 500.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.97B | 567.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.64B | 636.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.06B | 575.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.22B | 474.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.95B | 302.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.56B | 379.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.72B | 309.3K t |
Top petrol generator sets exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by Austria and Germany. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 138 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.66B | 33% |
| Austria | $548.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $539.7M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $465.6M | 9.4% |
| United States | $411.8M | 8.3% |
| Finland | $177.2M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $154.4M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $93.8M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $77.9M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $74.8M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $73.4M | 1.5% |
| Myanmar | $67.7M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (22%), Ukraine (8%) and Russia (7%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 38% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.10B | 22% |
| Ukraine | $412.7M | 8.3% |
| Russia | $354.7M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $296.3M | 6% |
| Germany | $173.5M | 3.5% |
| Nigeria | $156.1M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $122.3M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $115.7M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $96.7M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92.5M | 1.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $79.3M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $77.5M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $28.04 per kg and China $5.89 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines. HS 8502 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most petrol generator sets?
China exported $1.66 billion in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Austria (11%) and Germany (11%). In all, 138 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most petrol generator sets?
The United States imported $1.10 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Ukraine (8%) and Russia (7%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in petrol generator sets?
It was worth $4.98 billion in 2024, about 500.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.64 billion. 138 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $28.04 per kg and China $5.89 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 petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20, 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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