Diesel generator sets small imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $17.6 million of diesel generator sets small in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $17.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 675 t |
Where Egypt imports diesel generator sets small from
Most of the value came from Lebanon (17%), Japan (15%), China (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $3.0M | 17% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 15% |
| China | $2.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $614K | 3.5% |
| India | $489K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $456K | 2.6% |
| United States | $391K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.75 per kg, close to the world average of $7.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets small exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $406 thousand of diesel generator sets small in 2024 (34 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (32%), Tanzania (29%), Libya (25%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 32% |
| Tanzania | $119K | 29% |
| Libya | $101K | 25% |
| Malawi | $33K | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt diesel generator sets small imports (HS 8502.11): 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 8502.11: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets small imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported diesel generator sets small worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets small to Egypt?
Lebanon was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Japan (15%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.75 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel generator sets small to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export diesel generator sets small?
Yes. Egypt exported $406 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Tanzania and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets small?
The HS code for diesel generator sets small is subheading 8502.11. 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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