Generator imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $40.4 million of generator in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 85% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $74.8 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 | $40.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $74.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $34.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $71.0M | 6.5K t |
Where Jordan imports generator from
Most of the value came from Sweden (45%), Italy (28%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $18.1M | 45% |
| Italy | $11.3M | 28% |
| China | $4.2M | 10% |
| India | $2.4M | 6% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 4.4% |
| Lebanon | $933K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $416K | 1% |
| France | $365K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $280K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $226K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.39 | Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered | 68% |
| 8502.13 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA | 17% |
| 8502.12 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA… | 7.1% |
| 8502.11 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding… | 6.1% |
| 8502.20 | Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines | 2.3% |
| 8502.31 | Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines) | 0.2% |
| 8502.40 | Electric rotary converters | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.79 per kg, 89% 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 Jordan
Exports of generator by Jordan reached $320 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $311K | 97% |
| Egypt | $9K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Jordan?
Jordan imported generator worth $40.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Jordan?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Italy (28%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.79 per kg in 2024, 89% 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 Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.0 million in 2017 to $40.4 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $74.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export generator?
Yes. Jordan exported $320 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel and Egypt. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $40.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 8502.39 (68% of the value) and 8502.13 (17%). 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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