Diesel generator sets medium imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $50.2 million of diesel generator sets medium in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $71.6 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 | $50.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $71.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $56.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $53.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $34.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $51.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $67.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $61.6M | 7.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports diesel generator sets medium from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), India (19%), Singapore (6%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.8M | 40% |
| India | $9.6M | 19% |
| Singapore | $2.9M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| France | $2.4M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| Lebanon | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.83 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets medium exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of diesel generator sets medium by the United Arab Emirates reached $9.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (34%), Qatar (23%), Egypt (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $3.1M | 34% |
| Qatar | $2.2M | 23% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 12% |
| Mozambique | $500K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $323K | 3.4% |
| Zambia | $289K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $230K | 2.5% |
| Tanzania | $215K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $160K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $152K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates diesel generator sets medium imports (HS 8502.12): 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 8502.12: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets medium imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported diesel generator sets medium worth $50.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets medium to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by India (19%) and Singapore (6%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.83 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel generator sets medium to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.6 million in 2017 to $50.2 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $71.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export diesel generator sets medium?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $40.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets medium?
The HS code for diesel generator sets medium is subheading 8502.12. 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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