Diesel generator sets medium imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel generator sets medium by Saudi Arabia reached $59.5 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $74.7 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 | $59.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $74.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $40.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $37.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $31.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports diesel generator sets medium from
Most of the value came from China (45%), India (14%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.1M | 46% |
| India | $8.1M | 14% |
| United States | $5.1M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 7.5% |
| France | $3.9M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| Qatar | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.93 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 Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported diesel generator sets medium worth $6.7 million (811 tonnes). Most of it went to Singapore (25%), United Arab Emirates (23%), Belgium (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.7M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 23% |
| Belgium | $954K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $885K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $841K | 13% |
| South Africa | $260K | 3.9% |
| Senegal | $226K | 3.4% |
| Qatar | $85K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $67K | 1% |
| Spain | $52K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported diesel generator sets medium worth $59.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 216 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets medium to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by India (14%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.96 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 medium to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $59.5 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2023 at $74.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export diesel generator sets medium?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Belgium. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $52.8 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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