China Generating sets (HS 850213) Imports by Country

Monthly · USD · Source: GACC · Data through 2026-09

YTD imports$839.7M2026 Jan–Sep · +26.8% YoY vs 2025-01 to 2025-09
Latest imports$174.4MSeptember 2026 · +57.5% YoY vs 2025-09 to 2025-09
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Annual Totals

YearImport value
2026 Jan–Sep$839.7M
2025 · Full year$827.9M
2024 · Full year$735.4M
2023 · Full year$482.3M
2022 · Full year$363M
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YearImport value
2021 · Full year$358.3M

Latest month · up to 5 countries

September 2026 · USD

Partner Value Share
Finland $63.4M 36.3%
South Korea $58.4M 33.5%
Japan $44.2M 25.4%
Norway $5M 2.9%
Germany $2.4M 1.4%

Same countries · period totals

2021-01 to 2026-09 · USD

Partner Value Share
Finland $290.3M 8.0%
South Korea $1.4B 40.0%
Japan $1.5B 40.7%
Norway $33.5M 0.9%
Germany $58.9M 1.6%

HS8 customs codes under 850213

China customs reports HS 850213 at the 8-digit level. 2 subheadings are published under it. Select an HS8 subcode to check supported import coverage, samples and your one-time price, then buy online. For unsupported scopes or custom research, ask for optional custom help.

85021310Generating sets, diesel or semi-diesel, 375 KVA<output ≤2MVA

Diesel or semi-diesel generator sets delivering power outputs above 375 kVA up to 2 MVA, suitable for large commercial facilities and mid-range industrial backup applications.

85021320Generating sets, diesel or semi-diesel engines, output>2 MVA

Units exceeding the 2 MVA output threshold, engineered to supply prime or heavy-duty backup electricity in demanding large-scale industrial and utility operations.

Free sample data

Sample: Vietnam · 2021.

HS 850213 · China imports

Latest 5 of 7 historical sample rows
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2021-12244,0008502132021import141Vietnam
2021-10711,5058502132021import141Vietnam
2021-0868,5008502132021import141Vietnam
2021-07155,8358502132021import141Vietnam
2021-0368,5008502132021import141Vietnam
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2021 sample CSV fields, newest first
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2021-12244,0008502132021import141Vietnam
2021-10711,5058502132021import141Vietnam
2021-0868,5008502132021import141Vietnam
2021-07155,8358502132021import141Vietnam
2021-0368,5008502132021import141Vietnam
2021-02220,4008502132021import141Vietnam
2021-01151,9998502132021import141Vietnam

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About this data

How much generating sets does China import?

China imported $1.0B of generating sets in the twelve months to September 2026, averaging $83.8M per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 850213).

What products are covered by HS 850213?

Large diesel or semi-diesel generator sets with an output exceeding 375 kVA, typically utilized for heavy-duty industrial backup power, large commercial facilities, or prime power generation.

Which countries supply the most generating sets to China?

Japan, South Korea and Finland together account for 89% of the published total, out of 10 trading partners on record.

Is China's generating sets import growing?

Annual imports grew by 131% between 2021 and 2025, from $358M to $828M.

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Source

Source

Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.

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