China AC generators (HS 850164) Exports by Country

Monthly USD Source: GACC Data as of: August 2026 Coverage 2021-01–2026-08

Total exports$5.1B
Latest value$99.2M
Partners61
Coverage2021-01 to 2026-08

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Unit
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Rows
2,725
Data as of
August 2026

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Partner Value Share
United States $750.4M 14.6%
Australia $422.2M 8.2%
India $363.5M 7.1%
Germany $357M 6.9%
Vietnam $321.4M 6.3%

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Partner Value Share
Germany $23.3M 23.5%
United States $20.8M 21.0%
Iraq $12.7M 12.8%
India $5.8M 5.8%
Italy $5.7M 5.8%

Annual Totals

Year Export value
2021 $1B
2022 $1B
2023 $722.7M
2024 $636.2M
2025 $951.4M
2026 $819.5M

HS8 customs codes under 850164

China customs reports HS 850164 at the 8-digit level. 3 subheadings are published under it, and export values for each are available on request.

85016410AC generators, 750 KVA< output≤350 MVA

Alternators producing alternating current with a power output capacity greater than 750 kVA and up to 350 MVA serve mid-range industrial electricity generation needs.

85016420AC generators, 350 MVA< output≤665 MVA

High-capacity alternating current generators supply electrical power for heavy-duty applications, featuring output ratings above 350 MVA and up to 665 MVA.

85016430AC generators, of an output> 665 MVA

Utility-scale alternators exceed a 665 MVA power output threshold, providing massive alternating current generation for major electrical grid infrastructure and large)largeCpower…

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Data notes

Data notes

HS 850164 is also written 8501.64. Values are in USD; the public series does not report tonnes or kg. Product scope: Industrial-scale alternating current generators, commonly called alternators, that produce electrical power with an output capacity exceeding 750 kVA for heavy-duty power generation and grid supply applications. The public page shows monthly export partner previews from official GACC customs statistics. Preview and buy a monthly CSV for your selected products, countries and years.

Source

Source

Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.
Transformations: Values are presented as published by the source.

Citation

Citation

China Data Portal. "China AC generators (HS 850164) Export Data." https://chinadata.live/china-trade/hs/850164/

About this data

How much ac generators does China export?

China exported $1.2B of ac generators in the twelve months to August 2026, averaging $96.4M per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 850164).

What products are covered by HS 850164?

Industrial-scale alternating current generators, commonly called alternators, that produce electrical power with an output capacity exceeding 750 kVA for heavy-duty power generation and grid supply applications.

Which countries buy the most ac generators from China?

United States, Australia and India together account for 30% of the published total, out of 61 trading partners on record.

Is China's ac generators export growing?

Annual exports declined by 5% between 2021 and 2025, from $1.0B to $951M.

Where does this China customs data come from, and can I get the full dataset?

Figures come from official China General Administration of Customs (GACC) statistics, published monthly. ChinaData cleans partner names, periods and values so the series is ready for analysis. Partner-level rows for every month, including HS8 detail, are available as a one-time CSV purchase. Choose your products and coverage, then preview the file and price before payment.

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