Engine alternators and generators exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of engine alternators and generators by Saudi Arabia reached $18.5 million in 2024 (226 tonnes). That is 2718% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 74% 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 | $18.5M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $656K | 44 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 520 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 449 t |
| 2020 | $143K | 30 t |
| 2019 | $296K | 22 t |
| 2018 | $354K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $386K | 32 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports engine alternators and generators to
One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 93% of the value.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $81.96 per kg, 425% above the world average of $15.62. 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.
Engine alternators and generators imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported engine alternators and generators worth $17.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Malaysia (18%), United States (17%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.1M | 18% |
| United States | $2.9M | 17% |
| China | $2.8M | 16% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 13% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 10% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| Mexico | $429K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $345K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $330K | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $261K | 1.5% |
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia engine alternators and generators exports (HS 8511.50): 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 8511.50: Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine alternators and generators exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported engine alternators and generators worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy engine alternators and generators from Saudi Arabia?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (4%) and Sudan (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average export price of engine alternators and generators per kg?
The average declared export value was about $81.96 per kg in 2024, 425% above the world average of $15.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of engine alternators and generators from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $386 thousand in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import engine alternators and generators?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, the United States and China. That compares with exports of $18.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for engine alternators and generators?
The HS code for engine alternators and generators is subheading 8511.50. 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 8511 page.
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