Generator imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $238.1 million of generator in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $420.2 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 | $238.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $259.4M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $303.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $420.2M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $178.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $149.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $92.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $251.0M | 7.4K t |
Where Israel imports generator from
Most of the value came from United States (29%), China (20%), Switzerland (12%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68.1M | 29% |
| China | $48.2M | 20% |
| Switzerland | $27.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $24.6M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $13.2M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $13.2M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $11.5M | 4.8% |
| France | $6.5M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $5.4M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA | 29% |
| 8502.39 | Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered | 29% |
| 8502.20 | Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines | 20% |
| 8502.11 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding… | 12% |
| 8502.12 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA… | 9.3% |
| 8502.40 | Electric rotary converters | 0.8% |
| 8502.31 | Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.18 per kg, 54% above the world average of $10.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Generator exports from Israel
Exports of generator by Israel reached $52.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Dominican Republic (44%), Taiwan (12%), New Zealand (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $23.1M | 44% |
| Taiwan | $6.5M | 13% |
| New Zealand | $6.0M | 11% |
| United States | $3.2M | 6% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Dominica | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $942K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $856K | 1.6% |
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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: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Israel?
Israel imported generator worth $238.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($68.1 million), followed by China (20%) and Switzerland (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.18 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $10.49 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of generator to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $251.0 million in 2017 to $238.1 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $420.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export generator?
Yes. Israel exported $52.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, Taiwan and New Zealand. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $185.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8502.13 (29% of the value) and 8502.39 (29%). 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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