Diesel generator sets small imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel generator sets small by the United Kingdom reached $65.1 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $90.7 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 | $65.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $90.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $71.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $58.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $50.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $50.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $56.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $59.0M | 5.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports diesel generator sets small from
Most of the value came from Italy (18%), United States (18%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.7M | 18% |
| United States | $11.6M | 18% |
| India | $8.1M | 13% |
| China | $6.5M | 10% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 8.7% |
| France | $3.4M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.98 per kg, 62% above the world average of $7.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $44.4 million of diesel generator sets small in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (13%), Israel (8%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $5.9M | 13% |
| Israel | $3.6M | 8.1% |
| France | $3.0M | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 6% |
| Bangladesh | $2.2M | 5.1% |
| Ukraine | $2.2M | 5% |
| United States | $2.1M | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported diesel generator sets small worth $65.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets small to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by the United States (18%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.98 per kg in 2024, 62% above 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 Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.0 million in 2017 to $65.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $90.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export diesel generator sets small?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $44.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Israel and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $20.8 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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