Petrol generator sets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.10 billion of petrol generator sets in 2024 (94.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 215 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.50 billion.
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 | $1.10B | 94.1K t |
| 2023 | $967.1M | 85.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.44B | 151.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.50B | 148.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.02B | 94.7K t |
| 2019 | $713.2M | 62.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.16B | 95.4K t |
| 2017 | $778.2M | 71.6K t |
Where the United States imports petrol generator sets from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (42%), China (27%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $457.4M | 42% |
| China | $294.6M | 27% |
| Germany | $79.7M | 7.2% |
| Austria | $62.1M | 5.6% |
| Finland | $48.5M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $42.8M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $37.8M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $24.4M | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $10.3M | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $7.7M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.70 per kg, close to the world average of $9.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol generator sets exports from the United States
Exports of petrol generator sets by the United States reached $411.8 million in 2024 (27.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 138 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (44%), Mexico (16%), Kazakhstan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Belize grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $180.3M | 44% |
| Mexico | $64.0M | 16% |
| Kazakhstan | $19.1M | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $14.9M | 3.6% |
| Ecuador | $14.9M | 3.6% |
| Argentina | $14.8M | 3.6% |
| Bahamas | $12.3M | 3% |
| Belize | $12.0M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $11.7M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $10.6M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by the United States?
The United States imported petrol generator sets worth $1.10 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($457.4 million), followed by China (27%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.70 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $9.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $778.2 million in 2017 to $1.10 billion in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2021 at $1.50 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.08 billion a year.
Does the United States also export petrol generator sets?
Yes. The United States exported $411.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Kazakhstan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $688.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. 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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