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U.S. - Generators For Internal Combustion Engines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Generators For Internal Combustion Engines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Jun 13, 2023

U.S. Engine Generator Import Slumps to $96M in April 2023

U.S. Engine Generator Imports

In April 2023, the amount of generators for internal combustion engines imported into the United States fell remarkably to 1.3M units, dropping by -27.3% on the previous month. In general, imports showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 20% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 1.7M units in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to April 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, engine generator imports contracted remarkably to $96M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Overall, imports saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when imports increased by 25% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $128M, and then contracted rapidly in the following month.

COUNTRYImport Value of Engine Generator in U.S. (million USD)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Mexico55.163.359.156.765.059.961.360.452.558.454.471.555.6
Japan22.728.020.418.012.717.020.920.921.723.123.222.315.6
China10.812.811.812.714.414.512.212.111.312.310.014.49.9
South Korea7.18.66.77.37.79.94.45.93.53.92.95.13.2
Malaysia1.62.31.61.82.31.91.92.31.51.71.82.51.6
Others10.711.511.19.610.711.69.98.911.014.910.112.610.5
Total10812711110611311511111110211410212896.3

Imports by Country

In April 2023, Mexico (738K units) constituted the largest engine generator supplier to the United States, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, engine generator imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (184K units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (177K units), with a 14% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (-3.5% per month) and China (-1.9% per month).

In value terms, Mexico ($56M) constituted the largest supplier of engine generator to the United States, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($16M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 10% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (-3.1% per month) and China (-0.7% per month).

Import Prices by Country

In April 2023, the engine generator price stood at $76.4 per unit (CIF, US), surging by 3.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 an increase of 4.8% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in April 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($84.4 per unit), while the price for Malaysia ($54.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 29312250 - Generators for internal combustion engines (including dynamos and alternators) (excluding dual-purpose startergenerators)

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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