Diesel generator sets large exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported diesel generator sets large worth $1.01 billion (64.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 131 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $1.01B | 64.6K t |
| 2023 | $832.7M | 60.1K t |
| 2022 | $793.7M | 60.3K t |
| 2021 | $648.5M | 42.6K t |
| 2020 | $612.9M | 52.3K t |
| 2019 | $760.7M | 68.6K t |
| 2018 | $719.3M | 55.1K t |
| 2017 | $506.8M | 39.9K t |
Where the United States exports diesel generator sets large to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (20%), Singapore (7%), Tanzania (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Ecuador grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $201.3M | 20% |
| Singapore | $72.0M | 7.2% |
| Tanzania | $68.9M | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $67.8M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $66.2M | 6.6% |
| Ecuador | $64.7M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $55.0M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $43.1M | 4.3% |
| Bahamas | $42.5M | 4.2% |
| India | $31.4M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.60 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 States
Imports of diesel generator sets large by the United States reached $184.0 million in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 213 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from United Kingdom (31%), Brazil (26%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $57.8M | 31% |
| Brazil | $48.0M | 26% |
| Italy | $14.3M | 7.8% |
| Canada | $8.9M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $8.7M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $8.3M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $6.8M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $5.4M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States exported diesel generator sets large worth $1.01 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 131 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel generator sets large from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($201.3 million), followed by Singapore (7%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 119 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average export price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.60 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $13.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of diesel generator sets large from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $506.8 million in 2017 to $1.01 billion in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $735.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import diesel generator sets large?
Yes. The United States imported $184.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Brazil and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $823.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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