Diesel generator sets small imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $5.4 million of diesel generator sets small in 2024 (621 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.6 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 | $5.4M | 621 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 653 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 615 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 841 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 657 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 882 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 2.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports diesel generator sets small from
Most of the value came from China (28%), India (22%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+840% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 28% |
| India | $1.2M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $906K | 17% |
| United States | $706K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $311K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $177K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $175K | 3.2% |
| Lebanon | $165K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $138K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $46K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.72 per kg, close to the world average of $7.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets small exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported diesel generator sets small worth $549 thousand (74 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (36%), Benin (22%), Qatar (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $200K | 36% |
| Benin | $119K | 22% |
| Qatar | $100K | 18% |
| Iraq | $49K | 8.9% |
| Nigeria | $35K | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $17K | 3.1% |
| Libya | $12K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait diesel generator sets small imports (HS 8502.11): 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 8502.11: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets small imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported diesel generator sets small worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 621 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets small to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (22%) and the United Kingdom (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 840% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $7.38 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 small to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export diesel generator sets small?
Yes. Kuwait exported $549 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Benin and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets small?
The HS code for diesel generator sets small is subheading 8502.11. 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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