Renewable energy generator sets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in renewable energy generator sets was worth $3.05 billion in 2024, about 224.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017, and down 23% 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 | $3.05B | 224.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.97B | 113.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.07B | 85.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.24B | 515.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.76B | 276.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.26B | 209.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.85B | 227.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.38B | 160.9K t |
Top renewable energy generator sets exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (29%), China (14%) and Germany (8%). 141 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $871.2M | 29% |
| China | $418.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $229.4M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $212.8M | 7% |
| Hungary | $129.4M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $108.5M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $75.3M | 2.5% |
| France | $72.1M | 2.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $59.1M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $56.7M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $54.7M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $52.3M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 6% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 205 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $194.5M | 6.4% |
| Indonesia | $184.3M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $174.5M | 5.7% |
| China | $164.1M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $135.3M | 4.4% |
| Nigeria | $116.3M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $100.9M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $96.0M | 3.2% |
| Ukraine | $95.8M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $92.8M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $91.8M | 3% |
| Israel | $68.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $115.85 per kg and Italy $18.69 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 8502.39: Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered. HS 8502 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most renewable energy generator sets?
The United States exported $871.2 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and Germany (8%). In all, 141 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most renewable energy generator sets?
The United States imported $194.5 million in 2024, 6% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (6%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in renewable energy generator sets?
It was worth $3.05 billion in 2024, about 224.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.97 billion. 141 countries reported exports and 205 reported imports.
What is the average price of renewable energy generator sets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $115.85 per kg and Italy $18.69 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 renewable energy generator sets?
The HS code for renewable energy generator sets is subheading 8502.39, 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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