Renewable energy generator sets exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of renewable energy generator sets by the United Kingdom reached $56.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $91.3 million.
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 | $56.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $42.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $37.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $51.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $49.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $47.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $91.3M | 6.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports renewable energy generator sets to
Most of it went to Netherlands (14%), Czech Republic (11%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $6.4M | 11% |
| United States | $4.7M | 8.3% |
| France | $3.8M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $3.3M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 5.8% |
| Nigeria | $3.1M | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $2.7M | 4.8% |
| Colombia | $2.5M | 4.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.11 per kg, 151% above the world average of $13.59. 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.
Renewable energy generator sets imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of renewable energy generator sets by the United Kingdom reached $32.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (39%), United States (13%), Switzerland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.7M | 39% |
| United States | $4.1M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 11% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 7.5% |
| France | $1.7M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4% |
| China | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $791K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom renewable energy generator sets exports (HS 8502.39): 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 8502.39: Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered.
Common questions
What is the value of renewable energy generator sets exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported renewable energy generator sets worth $56.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 141 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy renewable energy generator sets from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by the Czech Republic (11%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average export price of renewable energy generator sets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $34.11 per kg in 2024, 151% above the world average of $13.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of renewable energy generator sets from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $91.3 million in 2017 to $56.7 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $91.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import renewable energy generator sets?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $32.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and Switzerland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for renewable energy generator sets?
The HS code for renewable energy generator sets is subheading 8502.39. 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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