Diesel generator sets medium imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported diesel generator sets medium worth $22.1 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $22.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 1.5K t |
Where Israel imports diesel generator sets medium from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Turkey (20%), Switzerland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+854% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 40% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 20% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 9.2% |
| France | $1.7M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $734K | 3.3% |
| Jordan | $311K | 1.4% |
| Slovenia | $267K | 1.2% |
| India | $182K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.20 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets medium exports from Israel
Exports of diesel generator sets medium by Israel reached $221 thousand in 2024 (18 tonnes). Turkey alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $187K | 84% |
| Angola | $31K | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel diesel generator sets medium imports (HS 8502.12): 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 8502.12: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets medium imported by Israel?
Israel imported diesel generator sets medium worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets medium to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 854% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.20 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $7.96 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 medium to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2023 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does Israel also export diesel generator sets medium?
Yes. Israel exported $221 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Angola and Hong Kong. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets medium?
The HS code for diesel generator sets medium is subheading 8502.12. 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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