Diesel generator sets large exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of diesel generator sets large by the United Kingdom reached $576.4 million in 2024 (42.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 131 countries for exports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $576.4M | 42.1K t |
| 2023 | $664.9M | 53.2K t |
| 2022 | $518.7M | 50.8K t |
| 2021 | $549.7M | 59.3K t |
| 2020 | $720.5M | 62.4K t |
| 2019 | $579.3M | 49.0K t |
| 2018 | $703.3M | 59.6K t |
| 2017 | $715.1M | 61.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports diesel generator sets large to
The largest buyer markets were United States (10%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $57.8M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $56.0M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $39.6M | 6.9% |
| Philippines | $32.5M | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $27.9M | 4.8% |
| Finland | $27.0M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26.8M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $22.1M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $21.5M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $20.8M | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.71 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 the United Kingdom
Imports of diesel generator sets large by the United Kingdom reached $326.9 million in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 213 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Germany (38%), United States (20%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $125.0M | 38% |
| United States | $66.2M | 20% |
| France | $41.7M | 13% |
| China | $36.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $20.8M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $11.6M | 3.6% |
| India | $11.2M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 1.1% |
| Latvia | $1.7M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported diesel generator sets large worth $576.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 131 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel generator sets large from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($57.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (10%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 116 buyer countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average export price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of diesel generator sets large from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $715.1 million in 2017 to $576.4 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $720.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $628.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import diesel generator sets large?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $326.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $249.5 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.
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