Diesel generator sets large imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel generator sets large by Ethiopia reached $14.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $24.3 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 | $14.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports diesel generator sets large from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 72% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $209K | 1.5% |
| India | $160K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $54K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.71 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported diesel generator sets large worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.71 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $13.44 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 large to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $24.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 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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