
EU - Generators for Internal Combustion Engines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Engine Generator Market Size in the EU
The EU engine generator market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Engine Generator Production in the EU
In value terms, engine generator production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.
Engine Generator Exports
Exports in the EU
Engine generator exports declined to X units in 2022, which is down by -8% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.
In value terms, engine generator exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.
Exports by Country
France (X units) and Germany (X units) represented roughly 57% of total exports in 2022. Spain (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 7.5% share, followed by Italy (7.1%), Poland (6.4%) and Hungary (5.9%). The Netherlands (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +15.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest engine generator supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 64% of total exports. Italy, Poland, Hungary and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.
Hungary, with a CAGR of +15.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit), while Hungary ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Engine Generator Imports
Imports in the EU
In 2022, engine generator imports in the European Union declined notably to X units, with a decrease of -27.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, engine generator imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Germany (X units) was the largest importer of generators for internal combustion engines, creating 37% of total imports. France (X units) took a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (8.1%), Poland (6.2%), Spain (5.8%), the Netherlands (5.4%) and Slovakia (5%). The following importers - Romania (X units), Hungary (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Austria (X units) and Sweden (X units) - together made up 16% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to engine generator imports into Germany stood at -1.8%. At the same time, Poland (+13.7%), Hungary (+13.0%), Romania (+8.8%), the Netherlands (+5.0%) and Italy (+4.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +13.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Slovakia (-1.2%), the Czech Republic (-1.6%), France (-2.1%), Sweden (-3.4%), Spain (-5.9%) and Austria (-12.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+4.7 p.p.), Italy (+3.5 p.p.), Hungary (+2.8 p.p.), Romania (+2.6 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+2.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Germany, Spain and Austria saw its share reduced by -2.2%, -3.7% and -4.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported generators for internal combustion engines in the European Union, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.1% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (-0.4% per year) and Italy (+6.5% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit), while Germany ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 29312250 - Generators for internal combustion engines (including dynamos and alternators) (excluding dual-purpose startergenerators)
Country coverage:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
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- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in the EU, split by region and country
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
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- France
- Germany
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- Latvia
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- Luxembourg
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- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
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- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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