Diesel generator sets medium imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $14.5 million of diesel generator sets medium in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.0 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 | $14.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 976 t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 673 t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Qatar imports diesel generator sets medium from
Most of the value came from Greece (22%), United Kingdom (15%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $3.3M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 15% |
| China | $1.9M | 13% |
| India | $1.4M | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $986K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $756K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $697K | 4.8% |
| Bahrain | $311K | 2.1% |
| France | $300K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.04 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets medium exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported diesel generator sets medium worth $2.1 million (385 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 98% |
| Turkey | $40K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar diesel generator sets medium imports (HS 8502.12): 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 8502.12: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets medium imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported diesel generator sets medium worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets medium to Qatar?
Greece was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 645% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.04 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $7.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel generator sets medium to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Qatar also export diesel generator sets medium?
Yes. Qatar exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets medium?
The HS code for diesel generator sets medium is subheading 8502.12. 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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