Petrol generator sets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $9.4 million of petrol generator sets in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.0 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 | $9.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 464 t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 860 t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 857 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports petrol generator sets from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 64% |
| India | $1.3M | 14% |
| United States | $623K | 6.6% |
| Japan | $395K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $291K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $143K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $116K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $112K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $71K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.66 per kg, 43% below the world average of $9.94, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported petrol generator sets worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by India (14%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.66 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $9.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. 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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