Producer gas generators trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in producer gas generators was worth $782.2 million in 2024, about 32.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $782.2M | 32.0K t |
| 2023 | $888.9M | 31.5K t |
| 2022 | $739.4M | 34.5K t |
| 2021 | $727.9M | 28.4K t |
| 2020 | $641.2M | 33.1K t |
| 2019 | $737.5M | 33.7K t |
| 2018 | $642.1M | 25.0K t |
| 2017 | $650.7M | 27.6K t |
Top producer gas generators exporting countries
Exports are led by China (18%), the United States (11%) and Italy (11%). 112 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 40%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $143.3M | 18% |
| United States | $86.9M | 11% |
| Italy | $83.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $61.9M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $41.1M | 5.3% |
| India | $39.8M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $39.1M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $33.9M | 4.3% |
| Norway | $27.5M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $26.3M | 3.4% |
| France | $22.7M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $21.7M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
South Korea is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of China and Singapore. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 192 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $62.3M | 8% |
| China | $55.4M | 7.1% |
| Singapore | $37.5M | 4.8% |
| United States | $32.6M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $30.3M | 3.9% |
| India | $28.4M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $25.9M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24.9M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $22.3M | 2.9% |
| Norway | $22.2M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $20.4M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $20.1M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $24.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $69.87 per kg and China $10.20 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 8405.10: Generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers. HS 8405 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most producer gas generators?
China exported $143.3 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by the United States (11%) and Italy (11%). In all, 112 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most producer gas generators?
South Korea imported $62.3 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of China (7%) and Singapore (5%). 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 producer gas generators?
It was worth $782.2 million in 2024, about 32.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $888.9 million. 112 countries reported exports and 192 reported imports.
What is the average price of producer gas generators per kg?
The world average declared value was about $24.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $69.87 per kg and China $10.20 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 producer gas generators?
The HS code for producer gas generators is subheading 8405.10, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8405 page.
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