Diesel generator sets small imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel generator sets small by the United Arab Emirates reached $67.2 million in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $87.9 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 | $67.2M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $87.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $75.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $74.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $68.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $61.7M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $64.8M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports diesel generator sets small from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.0M | 61% |
| Lebanon | $4.9M | 7.3% |
| India | $4.4M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 5.8% |
| United States | $3.3M | 5% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.18 per kg, 30% below the world average of $7.38, 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.
Diesel generator sets small exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported diesel generator sets small worth $8.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (25%), Egypt (16%), Qatar (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 25% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 16% |
| Qatar | $927K | 11% |
| Malawi | $740K | 8.7% |
| Zambia | $457K | 5.4% |
| Mozambique | $443K | 5.2% |
| Madagascar | $437K | 5.2% |
| Philippines | $328K | 3.9% |
| Togo | $267K | 3.2% |
| Central African Republic | $264K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates diesel generator sets small imports (HS 8502.11): 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 8502.11: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets small imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported diesel generator sets small worth $67.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets small to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($41.0 million), followed by Lebanon (7%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $7.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel generator sets small to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.8 million in 2017 to $67.2 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $87.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export diesel generator sets small?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $58.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets small?
The HS code for diesel generator sets small is subheading 8502.11. 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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