Diesel generator sets large exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported diesel generator sets large worth $41.1 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $55.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $55.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $28.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $28.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $30.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 903 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 863 t |
Where Lebanon exports diesel generator sets large to
Most of it went to Iraq (29%), Egypt (9%), Azerbaijan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $11.9M | 29% |
| Egypt | $3.7M | 9.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.7M | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 8.1% |
| Ecuador | $2.9M | 7.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2.1M | 5% |
| Guinea | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| Liberia | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $1.1M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.58 per kg, close to the world average of $13.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets large imports to Lebanon
Imports of diesel generator sets large by Lebanon reached $22.7 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (28%), China (20%), Brazil (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+719% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 28% |
| China | $4.6M | 21% |
| Brazil | $3.8M | 17% |
| United States | $1.8M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Morocco | $899K | 4% |
| Ireland | $714K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $493K | 2.2% |
| France | $436K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon diesel generator sets large exports (HS 8502.13): 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 8502.13: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets large exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported diesel generator sets large worth $41.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel generator sets large from Lebanon?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Egypt (9%) and Azerbaijan (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average export price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.58 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $13.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of diesel generator sets large from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $41.1 million in 2024, an increase of 481%. The peak was 2023 at $55.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Lebanon imported $22.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, China and Brazil. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13. 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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