Engine alternators and generators imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engine alternators and generators by the United States reached $1.53 billion in 2024 (92.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.53B | 92.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.41B | 89.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.35B | 90.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.24B | 81.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.01B | 68.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.23B | 86.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.27B | 90.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.22B | 91.4K t |
Where the United States imports engine alternators and generators from
Mexico alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $827.3M | 54% |
| Japan | $249.2M | 16% |
| China | $163.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $81.0M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $56.1M | 3.7% |
| Hungary | $44.6M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $17.6M | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $14.7M | 1% |
| Canada | $13.4M | 0.9% |
| France | $11.1M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.48 per kg, close to the world average of $15.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engine alternators and generators exports from the United States
Exports of engine alternators and generators by the United States reached $561.3 million in 2024 (27.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (46%), Canada (15%), Singapore (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $260.3M | 46% |
| Canada | $83.6M | 15% |
| Singapore | $27.1M | 4.8% |
| Australia | $25.7M | 4.6% |
| China | $21.2M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $18.9M | 3.4% |
| Israel | $11.8M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $11.6M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10.6M | 1.9% |
| France | $9.1M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States engine alternators and generators imports (HS 8511.50): 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 8511.50: Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine alternators and generators imported by the United States?
The United States imported engine alternators and generators worth $1.53 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 25% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine alternators and generators to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($827.3 million), followed by Japan (16%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine alternators and generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.48 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $15.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engine alternators and generators to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.22 billion in 2017 to $1.53 billion in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.28 billion a year.
Does the United States also export engine alternators and generators?
Yes. The United States exported $561.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Singapore. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $968.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine alternators and generators?
The HS code for engine alternators and generators is subheading 8511.50. 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 8511 page.
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