China Photovoltaic AC generators (HS 850180) Exports by Country

Monthly USD Source: GACC Data as of: August 2026 Coverage 2022-01โ€“2026-08

Total exports$381.6M
Latest value$12.7M
Partners93
Coverage2022-01 to 2026-08

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Data as of
August 2026

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Partner Value Share
Nigeria $31.2M 8.2%
South Africa $23.3M 6.1%
Cuba $19.6M 5.1%
Germany $19.4M 5.1%
Zimbabwe $16.1M 4.2%

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Partner Value Share
Iraq $2.2M 17.0%
South Africa $1.3M 10.4%
Mali $1.3M 10.0%
Philippines $1.1M 8.8%
Zimbabwe $1.1M 8.6%

Annual Totals

Year Export value
2022 $36.1M
2023 $65.4M
2024 $47.1M
2025 $116.8M
2026 $116.3M

HS8 customs codes under 850180

China customs reports HS 850180 at the 8-digit level. 6 subheadings are published under it, and export values for each are available on request.

85018010Photovoltaic AC generators of an output not exceeding 75 kVA

Lower-capacity solar inverters converting photovoltaic energy into alternating current are classified here when their rated output does not exceed 75 kVA.

85018020Photovoltaic AC generators of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA

Medium-output alternating current generators driven by solar cells fall within this classification, covering power capacities greater than 75 kVA up to 375 kVA.

85018030Photovoltaic AC generators of an output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA

Commercial-scale photovoltaic inverters producing alternating current are tracked under this designation, encompassing outputs above 375 kVA through 750 kVA.

85018041Photovoltaic AC generators of an output exceeding 750 kVA but not exceeding 350 MVA

High-capacity solar power conversion units generating alternating electricity are specified for installations requiring outputs over 750 kVA and up to 350 MVA.

85018042Photovoltaic AC generators of an output exceeding 350 MVA but not exceeding 665 MVA

Utility-grade alternating current generators powered by photovoltaic cells are designated for systems delivering greater than 350 MVA but not exceeding 665 MVA.

85018043Photovoltaic AC generators of an output exceeding 665 MVA

The largest-scale solar inverters converting direct current from photovoltaics into alternating current are captured here, defined strictly by an output exceeding 665 MVA.

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Data notes

Data notes

HS 850180 is also written 8501.80. Values are in USD; the public series does not report tonnes or kg. Product scope: Alternating current generators driven by photovoltaic cells convert solar energy into usable AC electricity, commonly functioning as solar inverters for commercial or residential power systems. 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 Photovoltaic AC generators (HS 850180) Export Data." https://chinadata.live/china-trade/hs/850180/

About this data

How much photovoltaic ac generators does China export?

China exported $163M of photovoltaic ac generators in the twelve months to August 2026, averaging $13.6M per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 850180).

What products are covered by HS 850180?

Alternating current generators driven by photovoltaic cells convert solar energy into usable AC electricity, commonly functioning as solar inverters for commercial or residential power systems.

Which countries buy the most photovoltaic ac generators from China?

Nigeria, South Africa and Cuba together account for 19% of the published total, out of 93 trading partners on record.

Is China's photovoltaic ac generators export growing?

Annual exports grew by 224% between 2022 and 2025, from $36.1M to $117M.

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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