Diesel Generators Market
Description
The diesel generators market is estimated to be valued at USD 21.20 Bn in 2025 and, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2025 to 2032. The diesel generator market has seen steady growth over the past few decades driven by the demand from the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. As power outages have become more frequent due to grid instability issues, the need for backup power solutions has increased substantially. Diesel generators provide reliable power support during outages while being more economical than gasoline alternatives. They operate on the principle of diesel internal combustion allowing efficient conversion of the fuel's chemical energy into mechanical energy and eventually electricity. Furthermore, technological advancements have made modern diesel generators more fuel efficient and eco-friendly. The compact design of portable diesel generators also appeals to homeowners and construction sites requiring temporary power. With progressing electrification and increasing dependence on power globally, the diesel generator industry is well-positioned for continued expansion.
Market Dynamics
The diesel generator market is driven by factors such as growing industrialization and infrastructure development in emerging nations, increasing instances of power outages due to aging power infrastructure, and natural disasters as well as off-grid and backup power needs of corporates and industries. However, stringent emission norms regarding noise and toxic emissions from diesel gensets pose a challenge for vendors. High maintenance costs and operational difficulties related to large immobilized units also hinder the market growth. The growing adoption of natural gas and hybrid generator sets presents an opportunity for market players to expand their product portfolios. Additionally, the rising focus on micro-grids and decentralized renewable energy generation could augment the demand for gensets as supporting power sources.
Key Features of the Study
Market Dynamics
The diesel generator market is driven by factors such as growing industrialization and infrastructure development in emerging nations, increasing instances of power outages due to aging power infrastructure, and natural disasters as well as off-grid and backup power needs of corporates and industries. However, stringent emission norms regarding noise and toxic emissions from diesel gensets pose a challenge for vendors. High maintenance costs and operational difficulties related to large immobilized units also hinder the market growth. The growing adoption of natural gas and hybrid generator sets presents an opportunity for market players to expand their product portfolios. Additionally, the rising focus on micro-grids and decentralized renewable energy generation could augment the demand for gensets as supporting power sources.
Key Features of the Study
- This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global diesel generators market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
- It profiles key players in the global diesel generators market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include AKSA Power Generation Company, Atlas Copco AB, Caterpillar, Cummins Inc., Doosan Portable Power, Generac Power System Inc., Honda India Power Products Ltd., Kohler Co., Rolls-Royce plc, Wartsila Corporation, Honda India Power Products Ltd., Yamaha Motor Co Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., and Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global diesel generators market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global diesel generators market
- Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Standby Power
- Peak Shaving
- Prime or Continuous Power
- Power Rating Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- 0-100 Kva
- 100 – 250 Kva
- 350 – 1001 Kva
- 1001 Kva
- End-use Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Industrial
- Commercial
- Residential
- Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
- Key Players Insights
- AKSA Power Generation Company
- Atlas Copco AB
- Caterpillar
- Cummins Inc.
- Doosan Portable Power
- Generac Power System Inc.
- Honda India Power Products Ltd.
- Kohler Co.
- Rolls-Royce plc
- Wartsila Corporation
- Honda India Power Products Ltd.
- Yamaha Motor Co Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
- Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.
Table of Contents
140 Pages
- 1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- 2. Market Overview
- Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
- Market Snapshot, By Application
- Market Snapshot, By Power Rating
- Market Snapshot, By End-User
- Market Snapshot, By Region
- Market Scenario - Conservative, Likely, Opportunistic
- Market Opportunity Map
- 3. Key Insights
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- Opportunities
- Key Market Trends
- Impact Analysis of Market Dynamics
- Market Assessment By PESTEL Analysis
- PORTER Analysis
- Regulatory Scenario
- Market Attractiveness Analysis
- Incremental $ Opportunity Assessment
- 4. Global Diesel Generators Market, By Application, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Comparison (%), 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
- Standby Power, 2020 - 2032(US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Peak Shaving, 2020 - 2032(US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Prime or Continuous Power, 2020 - 2032(US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- 5. Global Diesel Generators Market, By Power Rating, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Comparison (%), 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends 0-100 Kva, 2020 - 2032(US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- 100 – 250 Kva, 2020 - 2032(US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- 350 – 1,000 Kva, 2020 - 2032(US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- 1,000 Kva, 2020 - 2032(US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- 6. Global Diesel Generators Market, By End-User, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Comparison (%), 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
- Industrial, 2020 - 2032(US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Commercial, 2020 - 2032(US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Residential, 2020 - 2032(US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- 7. Global Diesel Generators Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Comparison (%), 2025 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Regional Trends
- North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Power Rating, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-User, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Power Rating, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-User, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- U.K.
- Germany
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest Of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Power Rating, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-User, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Asean
- Rest Of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Power Rating, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-User, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- GCC
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Power Rating, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-User, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
- 8. Company Profiles - Global Diesel Generators Market
- AKSA Power Generation Company
- Company Overview
- Product/Service Portfolio
- Financial Performance
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Strategic Overview
- Atlas Copco AB
- Caterpillar
- Cummins Inc.
- Doosan Portable Power
- Generac Power System Inc.
- Honda India Power Products Ltd.
- Kohler Co.
- Rolls-Royce plc
- Wartsila Corporation
- Honda India Power Products Ltd.
- Yamaha Motor Co Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
- Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.
- 9. References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us and Sales Contact
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