Industrial furnace imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.2 million of industrial furnace in 2024 (592 tonnes). That is 80% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.9 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 | $3.2M | 592 t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 916 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports industrial furnace from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Turkey (42%), South Korea (5%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 47% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 42% |
| South Korea | $147K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $94K | 2.9% |
| India | $50K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $38K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8417
| 8417.20 | Bakery ovens | 48% |
| 8417.80 | Industrial furnaces and incinerators | 38% |
| 8417.90 | Non-electric furnace parts | 14% |
| 8417.10 | Metal melting furnaces | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8417.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, 39% below the world average of $8.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia industrial furnace imports (HS 8417): 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 8417: Furnaces and ovens; industrial or laboratory, including incinerators, non-electric.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial furnace imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported industrial furnace worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 592 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial furnace to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (42%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $8.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial furnace to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial furnace?
The HS code for industrial furnace is heading 8417. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8417.20 (48% of the value) and 8417.80 (38%).
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