Electric furnace imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.6 million of electric furnace in 2024 (442 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.6M | 442 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 462 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 430 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 263 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 250 t |
Where Ethiopia imports electric furnace from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 65% |
| India | $758K | 17% |
| Turkey | $365K | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $140K | 3% |
| Italy | $133K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $46K | 1% |
| Sweden | $39K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $34K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8514
| 8514.20 | Induction and dielectric furnaces | 33% |
| 8514.30 | Other electric industrial furnaces | 27% |
| 8514.10 | Electric resistance furnaces | 24% |
| 8514.90 | Electric furnace parts | 13% |
| 8514.40 | Industrial heating equipment | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.43 per kg, 42% below the world average of $18.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia electric furnace imports (HS 8514): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8514: Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens (including those functioning by induction or dielectric loss); other industrial or laboratory equipment for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss.
Common questions
What is the value of electric furnace imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported electric furnace worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 442 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric furnace to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (16%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 877% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.43 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric furnace to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric furnace?
The HS code for electric furnace is heading 8514. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8514.20 (33% of the value) and 8514.30 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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