Industrial furnace trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in industrial furnace was worth $6.04 billion in 2024, about 679.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.04B | 679.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.12B | 704.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.30B | 776.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.75B | 623.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.32B | 670.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.10B | 732.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.99B | 573.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.69B | 619.4K t |
Top industrial furnace exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Germany and Italy. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 150 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.89B | 31% |
| Germany | $771.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $694.3M | 12% |
| United States | $317.6M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $224.3M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $175.6M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $168.9M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $159.4M | 2.6% |
| France | $134.5M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $128.6M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $114.7M | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | $101.8M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of India and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 218 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $520.2M | 8.6% |
| India | $454.9M | 7.5% |
| Mexico | $260.5M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $232.7M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $230.5M | 3.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $218.6M | 3.6% |
| China | $206.0M | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $179.2M | 3% |
| France | $171.3M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $157.0M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $156.1M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $148.9M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $30.57 per kg and China $4.98 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8417: Furnaces and ovens; industrial or laboratory, including incinerators, non-electric. HS 8417 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most industrial furnace?
China exported $1.89 billion in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Italy (11%). In all, 150 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most industrial furnace?
The United States imported $520.2 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of India (8%) and Mexico (4%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in industrial furnace?
It was worth $6.04 billion in 2024, about 679.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $6.12 billion. 150 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of industrial furnace per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $30.57 per kg and China $4.98 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for industrial furnace?
The HS code for industrial furnace is heading 8417, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8417 page.
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