Diesel generator sets large imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported diesel generator sets large worth $332.2 million (27.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 213 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $332.2M | 27.0K t |
| 2023 | $234.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $216.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2021 | $101.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $173.3M | 26.4K t |
| 2019 | $176.8M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $133.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $134.0M | 9.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports diesel generator sets large from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), United Kingdom (17%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $130.5M | 39% |
| United Kingdom | $56.0M | 17% |
| India | $30.2M | 9.1% |
| United States | $30.1M | 9.1% |
| France | $25.2M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $13.1M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $5.3M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.29 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 exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $18.1 million of diesel generator sets large in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+861% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $9.2M | 51% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.2M | 23% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 15% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $261K | 1.5% |
| Qatar | $180K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $173K | 1% |
| China | $55K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $14K | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia diesel generator sets large imports (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 imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported diesel generator sets large worth $332.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($130.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.29 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $13.44 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 large to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $134.0 million in 2017 to $332.2 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $187.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $18.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Cote d'Ivoire and Singapore. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $314.1 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.
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