Renewable energy generator sets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of renewable energy generator sets by Saudi Arabia reached $174.5 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. That is 218% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $174.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.8M | 547 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 445 t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 766 t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 391 t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 306 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 517 t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 586 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports renewable energy generator sets from
United States alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $109.2M | 63% |
| Hungary | $48.8M | 28% |
| Czech Republic | $7.3M | 4.2% |
| China | $6.2M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $601K | 0.3% |
| France | $247K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $246K | 0.1% |
| India | $140K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $76K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.94 per kg, 400% above the world average of $13.59. 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.
Renewable energy generator sets exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million of renewable energy generator sets in 2024 (98 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+383% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $1.1M | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $168K | 12% |
| Sudan | $55K | 3.8% |
| Cameroon | $53K | 3.7% |
| Qatar | $22K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $15K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia renewable energy generator sets imports (HS 8502.39): 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 8502.39: Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered.
Common questions
What is the value of renewable energy generator sets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported renewable energy generator sets worth $174.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 218% on 2023.
Which countries supply renewable energy generator sets to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($109.2 million), followed by Hungary (28%) and the Czech Republic (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 882% on the year.
What is the average import price of renewable energy generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.94 per kg in 2024, 400% above the world average of $13.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of renewable energy generator sets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $174.5 million in 2024, an increase of 902%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export renewable energy generator sets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $173.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for renewable energy generator sets?
The HS code for renewable energy generator sets is subheading 8502.39. 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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