Diesel generator sets large exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported diesel generator sets large worth $305.5 million (26.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 131 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $305.5M | 26.0K t |
| 2023 | $322.0M | 28.2K t |
| 2022 | $296.5M | 28.7K t |
| 2021 | $180.3M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $132.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $140.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $143.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $121.2M | 12.4K t |
Where Turkey exports diesel generator sets large to
Most of it went to Iraq (11%), Ukraine (9%), Cyprus (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $34.1M | 11% |
| Ukraine | $27.9M | 9.1% |
| Cyprus | $27.9M | 9.1% |
| Turkmenistan | $16.2M | 5.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $13.6M | 4.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $13.3M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.1M | 4.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $11.1M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $7.6M | 2.5% |
| Algeria | $7.6M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.73 per kg, close to the world average of $13.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets large imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported diesel generator sets large worth $140.3 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (26%), Norway (16%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Azerbaijan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.2M | 26% |
| Norway | $22.1M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $22.1M | 16% |
| India | $17.5M | 13% |
| Belgium | $12.7M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 2.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey diesel generator sets large exports (HS 8502.13): 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 8502.13: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets large exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported diesel generator sets large worth $305.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 131 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel generator sets large from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($34.1 million), followed by Ukraine (9%) and Cyprus (9%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 126 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average export price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.73 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $13.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of diesel generator sets large from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $121.2 million in 2017 to $305.5 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2023 at $322.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $205.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Turkey imported $140.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Norway and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $165.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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