🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of generator: 2024 trade data
Imports of generator by the United Arab Emirates reached $478.6 million in 2024 (58.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $697.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of generator by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $478.6M | 58.4K t |
| 2023 | $697.5M | 80.6K t |
| 2022 | $592.3M | 80.5K t |
| 2021 | $505.2M | 79.4K t |
| 2020 | $608.3M | 74.6K t |
| 2019 | $466.8M | 46.1K t |
| 2018 | $396.0M | 55.3K t |
| 2017 | $415.0M | 35.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports generator from
Most of the value came from China (46%), India (13%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+577% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $219.4M | 46% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $63.7M | 13% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $35.8M | 7.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $23.1M | 4.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $20.8M | 4.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $16.9M | 3.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $11.3M | 2.4% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $11.3M | 2.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $10.7M | 2.2% |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | $9.9M | 2.1% |
Types of generator under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA | 53% |
| 8502.20 | Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines | 19% |
| 8502.11 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding… | 14% |
| 8502.12 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA… | 11% |
| 8502.39 | Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered | 2.7% |
| 8502.40 | Electric rotary converters | 0.2% |
| 8502.31 | Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price of generator
The average declared value was about $8.20 per kg, 22% below the world average of $10.49, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports generator
Exports of generator by the United Arab Emirates reached $59.3 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (12%), Kuwait (12%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $7.1M | 12% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $6.8M | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $6.0M | 10% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $4.8M | 8.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.5M | 7.6% |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $3.9M | 6.5% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $3.7M | 6.2% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $3.5M | 6% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $2.1M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Generator trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of generator imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported generator worth $478.6 million in 2024 (58.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import generator from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (46%), India (13%), United Kingdom (7%).
What is the average import price of generator in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $8.20 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.49 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export generator?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported generator worth $59.3 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United States.
What is the HS code for generator?
Generator falls under HS heading 8502 (Electric generating sets and rotary converters). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading generator with the United Arab Emirates?
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