Diesel generator sets medium imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Yemen imported diesel generator sets medium worth $3.0 million (372 tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.8 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 | $3.0M | 372 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 723 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 547 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 405 t |
Where Yemen imports diesel generator sets medium from
Most of the value came from Morocco (44%), China (17%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+587% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.3M | 44% |
| China | $508K | 17% |
| Turkey | $383K | 13% |
| France | $271K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $221K | 7.4% |
| Japan | $190K | 6.3% |
| Spain | $92K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.04 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
The shipment records behind Yemen diesel generator sets medium imports (HS 8502.12): 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 8502.12: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets medium imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported diesel generator sets medium worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets medium to Yemen?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (17%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel generator sets medium to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets medium?
The HS code for diesel generator sets medium is subheading 8502.12. 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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