Wind powered generator sets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $329.8 million of wind powered generator sets in 2024 (25.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 166 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $950.0 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 | $329.8M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $528.9M | 41.5K t |
| 2022 | $535.4M | 61.3K t |
| 2021 | $653.9M | 59.1K t |
| 2020 | $950.0M | 104.7K t |
| 2019 | $316.0M | 29.4K t |
| 2018 | $379.8M | 59.2K t |
| 2017 | $343.5M | 37.8K t |
Where the United States imports wind powered generator sets from
The largest suppliers were France (37%), Germany (28%), Spain (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $122.7M | 37% |
| Germany | $91.1M | 28% |
| Spain | $59.4M | 18% |
| India | $39.3M | 12% |
| Denmark | $9.3M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 0.5% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $937K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $873K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $728K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.02 per kg, 32% above the world average of $9.86. 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.
Wind powered generator sets exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported wind powered generator sets worth $75.6 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. Most of it went to South Africa (44%), Canada (20%), Brazil (12%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $33.4M | 44% |
| Canada | $15.2M | 20% |
| Brazil | $9.0M | 12% |
| Chile | $5.9M | 7.8% |
| China | $4.9M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $695K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $675K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wind powered generator sets imports (HS 8502.31): 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 8502.31: Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines).
Common questions
What is the value of wind powered generator sets imported by the United States?
The United States imported wind powered generator sets worth $329.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 166 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply wind powered generator sets to the United States?
France was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($122.7 million), followed by Germany (28%) and Spain (18%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of wind powered generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.02 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $9.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wind powered generator sets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $343.5 million in 2017 to $329.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2020 at $950.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $504.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export wind powered generator sets?
Yes. The United States exported $75.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $254.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wind powered generator sets?
The HS code for wind powered generator sets is subheading 8502.31. 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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