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Global Wind turbine generating set Market 2026: world trade, top exporters and key figures

World exports of wind turbine generating set (HS 850231) reached $6.92 billion in 2024, 5% less than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 34% of the world total, and the United Kingdom was the largest buyer.

-5% since 2019

World exports were 5% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($7.28 billion), calculated from the annual totals

34% of world exports

China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 34% of world exports ($2.37 billion)

79% of world exports

The three largest exporters, China, Germany and Denmark, shipped 79% of world exports in 2024

What this market covers

Wind powered electric generating sets, including the generator and turbine assembly.

Typical segments

  • Onshore turbines
  • Offshore turbines
  • Small wind turbines
  • Turbine nacelles
ChartWorld exports of HS 850231, USD million
World exports of HS 850231, USD million02,0004,0006,0008,00010k2017: 5,384 USD million5,38420172018: 6,144 USD million20182019: 7,276 USD million20192020: 9,129 USD million20202021: 8,754 USD million20212022: 6,513 USD million20222023: 7,117 USD million20232024: 6,922 USD million6,9222024

Why this market is moving now

  • World trade shrank 5% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
  • India is gaining ground: its exports rose 524% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

Key figures

Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.

FigureValueYearCite
World exports of wind turbine generating set (HS 850231) were worth $6.92 billion in 2024.6.92 USD billion2024
World exports were 5% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($7.28 billion), calculated from the annual totals.-5 % since 20192024
China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 34% of world exports ($2.37 billion).34 % of world exports2024
The three largest exporters, China, Germany and Denmark, shipped 79% of world exports in 2024.79 % of world exports2024
The United Kingdom was the largest importer in 2024, buying $654.8 million, or 9% of world imports.9 % of world imports2024
31 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024.31 countries2024
The average world export price was about $9.86 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight.9.86 USD per kg2024
Countries exported 702.1 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024.702.1 thousand tonnes2024
Among the ten largest exporters, India grew fastest, with exports up 524% from 2019 to 2024.+524 % since 20192024

Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.

Buyers and suppliers

Who buys

  • Wind farm developers
  • Utilities
  • Independent power producers

Largest exporting countries, 2024

  1. China2,368.4 USD million
  2. Germany1,764.6 USD million
  3. Denmark1,318.9 USD million
  4. Spain557.1 USD million
  5. India406.6 USD million
  6. France205.1 USD million
  7. United States75.6 USD million
  8. United Kingdom40.9 USD million
  9. Mexico36.6 USD million
  10. Netherlands26.0 USD million

Largest importing countries, 2024

  1. United Kingdom654.8 USD million
  2. Turkey532.7 USD million
  3. Germany461.2 USD million
  4. South Africa426.4 USD million
  5. Brazil396.7 USD million
  6. Japan379.7 USD million
  7. Taiwan359.0 USD million
  8. Chile341.5 USD million
  9. United States329.8 USD million
  10. Spain275.8 USD million

Company and country rankings

What the full report covers

  1. 01Executive summary
    The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it
  2. 02Market definition and scope
    What is in and out of the global market
  3. 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
    Historical series and growth rates
  4. 04Countries and regions
    Demand, supply and trade by country and region
  5. 05Outlook to 2031
    Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions
  6. 06Rules, policy and deadlines
    Regulation and programmes that change demand
  7. 07Drivers and barriers
    What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment
  8. 08Prices, costs and margins
    Unit economics where public data allows
  9. 09Competitive landscape
    8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves
  10. 10Opportunities and risks
    For new entrants, suppliers and investors
  11. 11Method and assumptions
    How every figure was built

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the global wind turbine generating set market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 850231 reached $6.92 billion in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

Which countries export the most wind turbine generating set?

China led world exports in 2024 with 34% of the total, followed by Germany, Denmark and Spain.

Which countries import the most wind turbine generating set?

The United Kingdom was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Turkey, Germany and South Africa.

Is world trade in wind turbine generating set growing?

World exports were 5% lower in 2024 than in 2019.

What is the average export price of wind turbine generating set?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $9.86 per kilogram in 2024.

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