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Diesel generating sets market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2020 to 2023, the Swedish market for diesel generating sets expanded significantly, with volume rising from 1 563 units in 2020 to 16 452 units in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by the country's energy policy shift toward renewable sources and electrification, which increased the need for flexible backup power. Simplified licensing for self-producers in 2020 and tightened grid fee regulations in 2021 made autonomous generation more attractive. Major investments in wind and solar power during 2022-2023, along with the target of 300 TWh fossil-free electricity by 2045, further boosted demand for reserve capacities.

The market has been characterized by the dominance of large international players such as Siemens Energy AG. In 2024, Cummins Inc. strengthened its position by acquiring Meritor's Compressor Technologies business, while Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru collaborated on next-generation engines with improved efficiency, indicating ongoing technological evolution in the sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2020-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2020-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2023, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production diesel generating sets in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports diesel generating sets from Sweden

Exports in kind, unit

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 345 units, then peaked in 2017, with a 13.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sweden's diesel generating sets export volume was 760 units, marking a significant decrease of 35.7% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 92.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 242.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.6%)	242.6%	(35.7%)	(45.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated exports in kind, accounting for 70.3% of total flows, with other markets forming a fragmented tail.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, diesel generating sets exports from Sweden amounted to 4 055 K $ US, representing a substantial increase of 58.8% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 38.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 554 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2018 at 4 649 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 45.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 58.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	58.9%	(45.1%)	58.8%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Norway, Russia, and the United Kingdom—collectively absorbed 61.0% of the total export value of diesel generating sets from Sweden.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports diesel generating sets to Sweden

Imports in kind, unit

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019, with a 2.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Sweden's diesel generating sets imports reached 2 221 units, indicating a drop of 35.6% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 450 units, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 111.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.3%	111.3%	(35.6%)	22.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (27.6% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (21.5% of imports in kind), and Denmark (10.7% of imports in kind) held the largest shares of imports in kind, together comprising 59.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their minimum in 2017 and their maximum in 2019, with a 1.8-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imported diesel generating sets volumes in Sweden came to 10 694 K $ US, marking a decrease of 15.9% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 12 710 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 81.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	81.2%	0.8%	(15.9%)	15.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, the United Kingdom (23.0% of imports in value terms), France (18.4% of imports in value terms), and Spain (17.4% of imports in value terms) consistently led the country structure of imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 58.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io