Diesel generator sets large imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel generator sets large by Israel reached $68.9 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $159.0 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 | $68.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $59.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $159.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $77.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Israel imports diesel generator sets large from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Switzerland (20%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.1M | 22% |
| Switzerland | $14.0M | 20% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 17% |
| Spain | $8.1M | 12% |
| Singapore | $5.3M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 7.7% |
| France | $4.0M | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| United States | $476K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.27 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 Israel
In 2024, Israel exported diesel generator sets large worth $1.2 million (107 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $726K | 61% |
| Turkey | $259K | 22% |
| United States | $200K | 17% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel 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 Israel?
Israel imported diesel generator sets large worth $68.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by Switzerland (20%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.27 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $68.9 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. The peak was 2022 at $159.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Israel exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Turkey and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $67.7 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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