Diesel generator sets small imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported diesel generator sets small worth $9.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 59% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.8 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 | $9.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports diesel generator sets small from
China alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 56% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 15% |
| Italy | $925K | 9.8% |
| Portugal | $857K | 9% |
| India | $693K | 7.3% |
| Lebanon | $113K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $45K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.62 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported diesel generator sets small worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets small to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel generator sets small to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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