Diesel generator sets small exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported diesel generator sets small worth $60.0 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 149 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
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 | $60.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $60.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $40.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.0K t |
Where Lebanon exports diesel generator sets small to
Most of it went to Iraq (24%), Guinea (9%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $14.7M | 25% |
| Guinea | $5.1M | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.9M | 8.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4.2M | 7.1% |
| Ghana | $3.5M | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 5% |
| Ukraine | $2.7M | 4.4% |
| Uganda | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Liberia | $2.1M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.86 per kg, 34% above the world average of $7.38. 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.
Diesel generator sets small imports to Lebanon
Imports of diesel generator sets small by Lebanon reached $4.1 million in 2024 (429 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (42%), United Kingdom (19%), Australia (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 42% |
| United Kingdom | $787K | 19% |
| Australia | $740K | 18% |
| Germany | $186K | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $160K | 3.9% |
| United States | $123K | 3% |
| Ukraine | $115K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $77K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $53K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $47K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon diesel generator sets small exports (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 exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported diesel generator sets small worth $60.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 149 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel generator sets small from Lebanon?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Guinea (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 53 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average export price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.86 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of diesel generator sets small from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $60.0 million in 2024, an increase of 694%. The peak was 2023 at $60.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import diesel generator sets small?
Yes. Lebanon imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Australia. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $55.9 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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