Saudi Arabia Diesel Generator Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The Saudi Arabia diesel generator market size reached approximately USD 363.97 Million in 2024. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.60% in the forecast period of 2025-2034, reaching a value of around USD 570.67 Million by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

A diesel generator is a machine that combines a diesel engine with an electric generator to produce electrical energy. This machine converts the chemical energy of the fuel into mechanical energy such as electricity through combustion.

• Growing efforts to combat untimely power outages is one of the prominent Saudi Arabia diesel generator market trends. These generators can provide a resilient backup in case of faulty cables, unfavourable climate conditions, and grid system failure to ensure continuous power supply.
• Ongoing innovations to improve the power density, lower the downtime, and enhance the efficiency of diesel generators also provide impetus to the Saudi Arabia diesel generator market growth.
• Saudi Arabia is one of the largest oil producers in the world, which is boosting the demand for diesel generators to provide electricity for processes such as drilling and digging and to power various heavy equipment during onshore and offshore activities.
• Moreover, the increasing vulnerability of the country to various natural disasters such as floods and dust storms, among others, is surging the requirement for reliable power backup in the oil and gas industry, which is expected to bolster the Saudi Arabia diesel generator market demand in the coming years.

Market Segmentation

The EMR’s report titled “Saudi Arabia Diesel Generator Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Power Rating

• Low Power Generator (0-75 kVA)
• Medium Power Generator (75-375 kVA)
• High Power Generator (375 kVA and Above)

Market Breakup by Mobility

• Portable
• Stationary

Market Breakup by Cooling Systems

• Air Cooled
• Liquid Cooled

Market Breakup by Application

• Standby Backup Power
• Prime/Continuous Power
• Peak Shaving Power

Market Breakup by End Use

• Industrial
• Residential
• Commercial

Market Share by Application

Peak shaving power occupies a significant portion of the Saudi Arabia diesel generator market share owing to the increased usage of diesel generators by several end-use sectors to avoid the high peak prices. The generator is turned on automatically when the power supply of a facility reaches a threshold. This strategy is mainly implemented by businesses and organisations in Saudi Arabia that face high power consumption during a specific time of the year.

Market Share by End Use

As per the Saudi Arabia diesel generator market analysis, the commercial segment accounts for a substantial share of the market due to the high demand for diesel generators in sectors such as healthcare, telecom, hospitality, and banking, among others. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the country require continuous power supply to operate several medical equipment and machines for patient care. Similarly, telecom companies use backup generators to avoid any disruption in the communication network due to power outages. Offices also need a continuous power supply to keep the business running and prevent any detrimental loss.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Saudi Arabia diesel generator market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

Caterpillar Inc

Caterpillar Inc, a construction, mining, and engineering equipment company, was founded in 1925 and headquartered in Texas, the United States. It is a leading producer of off-highway diesel, manufacturing equipment, mining equipment, and industrial gas turbines, among others.

Kohler Co.

Kohler Co., established in 1873 and based in Wisconsin, the United States, is a manufacturing company. It provides exceptional products and services to its customers to improve their living standards.

Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc. is a multinational company, which was incorporated in 1919 and has its headquarters in Indiana, the United States. It is mainly known for manufacturing and distributing fuel systems, emission control, air handling, and power generation products, among others.

Other Saudi Arabia diesel generator market players include Doosan Corporation, Atlas Copco AB, Generac Power Systems, Inc., Saudi Diesel Equipment Co. Ltd., Perkins Engines Company Limited, KUBOTA Corporation, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., among others.