Petrol generator sets imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported petrol generator sets worth $48.3 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 147% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $48.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 505 t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 779 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 263 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 379 t |
Where Israel imports petrol generator sets from
The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), China (22%), Switzerland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.2M | 23% |
| China | $10.4M | 22% |
| Switzerland | $6.4M | 13% |
| United States | $4.2M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.70 per kg, close to the world average of $9.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol generator sets exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported petrol generator sets worth $2.6 million (288 tonnes). Belgium alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+984% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.9M | 75% |
| Chile | $640K | 25% |
| India | $13K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by Israel?
Israel imported petrol generator sets worth $48.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 147% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by China (22%) and Switzerland (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.70 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $9.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $48.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export petrol generator sets?
Yes. Israel exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Chile and India. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $45.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. 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?
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