Electric furnace imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric furnace by Kenya reached $9.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.6 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 | $9.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 568 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 315 t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 956 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 662 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 210 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 304 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 206 t |
Where Kenya imports electric furnace from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.0M | 63% |
| China | $1.9M | 20% |
| France | $446K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $270K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $191K | 2% |
| United States | $180K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $78K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $69K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $67K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8514
| 8514.30 | Other electric industrial furnaces | 31% |
| 8514.20 | Induction and dielectric furnaces | 30% |
| 8514.10 | Electric resistance furnaces | 17% |
| 8514.90 | Electric furnace parts | 16% |
| 8514.40 | Industrial heating equipment | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.25 per kg, 54% 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 Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported electric furnace worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric furnace to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by China (20%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.25 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric furnace to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2021 at $32.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric furnace?
The HS code for electric furnace is heading 8514. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8514.30 (31% of the value) and 8514.20 (30%).
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