Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Set of Output Under 75 kVA Market

The market for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets under 75 kVA is projected to decline in volume and value from 2022 to 2030. Consumption, production, import, and export data reveal trends in key countries such as Qatar, China, Spain, and Italy. Insights on per capita consumption, average import and export prices, and growth rates offer a comprehensive overview of the global market dynamics.

Market Forecast

The market for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output under 75 kVA is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -0.7% for the eight-year period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 3.6M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +0.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $6.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA

In 2022, approx. 3.8M units of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA were consumed worldwide; increasing by 19% on the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 6.4M units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption of failed to regain momentum.

The size of the market for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA worldwide rose slightly to $6.6B in 2022, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of consumption of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA was Qatar (1.8M units), accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA in Qatar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Spain (493K units), fourfold. The United States (165K units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Qatar totaled +4.9%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: Spain (-7.0% per year) and the United States (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($1.8B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($392M). It was followed by India.

In the United States, the market of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA declined by an average annual rate of -1.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Italy (+17.4% per year) and India (+0.7% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of per capita consumption of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA was registered in Qatar (620 units per 1000 persons), followed by Spain (10 units per 1000 persons), Italy (1.8 units per 1000 persons) and Ukraine (1.4 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output under 75 kVA was estimated at 0.5 units per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the per capita consumption of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA in Qatar stood at +1.3%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Spain (-7.6% per year) and Italy (+19.7% per year).

Production

World Production of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA

In 2022, global production of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA soared to 2.6M units, jumping by 15% on the previous year. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 3.3M units. From 2016 to 2022, global production of growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, production of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA fell modestly to $5.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of hit record highs at $7.4B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (1M units), Spain (847K units) and the United States (143K units), with a combined 78% share of global production. India, Italy and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while kVA for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA

In 2022, global imports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kva soared to 2.9M units, jumping by 49% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global imports peaked at 4M units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA surged to $2.5B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

Qatar dominates kVA structure, amounting to 1.8M units, which was approx. 64% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Germany (64K units), Ukraine (60K units), Poland (55K units), the Philippines (54K units), the Netherlands (52K units), Italy (49K units) and Spain (44K units) - each recorded a 13% share of total imports.

Imports into Qatar increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Germany (+30.5%), Ukraine (+29.9%), Poland (+24.0%), the Philippines (+23.3%), the Netherlands (+21.4%), Italy (+18.3%) and Spain (+13.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +30.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Qatar, Germany, Ukraine, Poland and the Philippines increased by +4.4, +2, +1.9, +1.6 and +1.5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ukraine ($140M), Germany ($130M) and Poland ($58M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 13% share of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +32.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA amounted to $879 per unit, with a decrease of -13.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 56%. Global import price peaked at $1,126 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($2,328 per unit), while Qatar ($6.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+2.3%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA

In 2022, overseas shipments of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA increased by 72% to 1.7M units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA soared to $2.6B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China was the key exporting country with an export of about 924K units, which amounted to 56% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (398K units), mixing up a 24% share of total exports. Poland (49K units), Italy (40K units), the Netherlands (37K units) and India (30K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+33.4%), the Netherlands (+20.2%), Spain (+14.3%), India (+8.1%) and Italy (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +33.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain, China, Poland and the Netherlands increased by +13, +7, +2.6 and +1.6 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($969M) remains the largest diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output under 75 kVA supplier worldwide, comprising 38% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($199M), with a 7.8% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +4.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+3.7% per year) and Spain (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under 75 kVA stood at $1,540 per unit in 2022, dropping by -23.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $2,798 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($4,944 per unit), while Spain ($382 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.2%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform