Diesel generator sets large imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $59.2 million of diesel generator sets large in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $93.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $73.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $68.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $77.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $73.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $93.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $85.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $44.2M | 3.3K t |
Where Egypt imports diesel generator sets large from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (11%), United States (11%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 33%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.8M | 12% |
| United States | $6.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 10% |
| China | $5.7M | 9.6% |
| France | $5.3M | 8.9% |
| India | $4.8M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 7% |
| Singapore | $3.8M | 6.4% |
| Lebanon | $3.7M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 4.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.44 per kg, close to the world average of $13.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets large exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported diesel generator sets large worth $668 thousand (57 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $457K | 68% |
| Tunisia | $188K | 28% |
| Italy | $23K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt diesel generator sets large imports (HS 8502.13): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets large imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported diesel generator sets large worth $59.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 11% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.44 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $13.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel generator sets large to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.2 million in 2017 to $59.2 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $93.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Egypt exported $668 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $58.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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