Producer gas generators imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported producer gas generators worth $9.7 million (506 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.7 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 | $9.7M | 506 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 272 t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 411 t |
| 2021 | $24.7M | 571 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 336 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 148 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 238 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports producer gas generators from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), South Korea (22%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 26% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 22% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 14% |
| India | $1.3M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $656K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $498K | 5.1% |
| China | $488K | 5% |
| Turkey | $215K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $162K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $124K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.22 per kg, 21% below the world average of $24.47, 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.
Producer gas generators exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of producer gas generators by Saudi Arabia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (461 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $828K | 59% |
| Qatar | $319K | 23% |
| Iraq | $156K | 11% |
| Jordan | $27K | 1.9% |
| Oman | $26K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $22K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $14K | 1% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia producer gas generators imports (HS 8405.10): 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 8405.10: Generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of producer gas generators imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported producer gas generators worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 506 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply producer gas generators to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 821% on the year.
What is the average import price of producer gas generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.22 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $24.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of producer gas generators to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2021 at $24.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export producer gas generators?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for producer gas generators?
The HS code for producer gas generators is subheading 8405.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8405 page.
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