Other electric industrial furnaces imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported other electric industrial furnaces worth $2.9 million (393 tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.2 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 | $2.9M | 393 t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $443K | 46 t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 620 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 510 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 89 t |
| 2018 | $975K | 98 t |
| 2017 | $714K | 40 t |
Where Kenya imports other electric industrial furnaces from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 84% |
| China | $240K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $95K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $40K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $17K | 0.6% |
| France | $8K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $8K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.31 per kg, 29% below the world average of $10.23, 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya other electric industrial furnaces imports (HS 8514.30): 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 8514.30: Furnaces and ovens: electric, for industrial or laboratory use, other than those functioning by induction, dielectric loss or resistance heated.
Common questions
What is the value of other electric industrial furnaces imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported other electric industrial furnaces worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 393 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply other electric industrial furnaces to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (8%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of other electric industrial furnaces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.31 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $10.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other electric industrial furnaces to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $714 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 303%. The peak was 2021 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other electric industrial furnaces?
The HS code for other electric industrial furnaces is subheading 8514.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8514 page.
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