Electric furnace imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $8.9 million of electric furnace in 2024 (236 tonnes). Value rose 575% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $8.9M | 236 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 50 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 84 t |
| 2020 | $827K | 26 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 91 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 194 t |
Where Namibia imports electric furnace from
Germany alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.2M | 92% |
| South Africa | $329K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 1.2% |
| China | $86K | 1% |
| Australia | $83K | 0.9% |
| United States | $29K | 0.3% |
| India | $22K | 0.3% |
| Serbia | $19K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $16K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8514
| 8514.10 | Electric resistance furnaces | 91% |
| 8514.40 | Industrial heating equipment | 6.1% |
| 8514.90 | Electric furnace parts | 1.7% |
| 8514.30 | Other electric industrial furnaces | 1.1% |
| 8514.20 | Induction and dielectric furnaces | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.96 per kg, 110% above the world average of $18.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported electric furnace worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 236 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 575% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric furnace to Namibia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.96 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $18.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric furnace to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 542%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric furnace?
The HS code for electric furnace is heading 8514. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8514.10 (91% of the value) and 8514.40 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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