Boiler economizer imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boiler economizer by South Africa reached $8.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.4 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 | $8.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 98 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 261 t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 359 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 198 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 522 t |
Where South Africa imports boiler economizer from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Croatia (17%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 31% |
| Croatia | $1.3M | 17% |
| India | $957K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $760K | 9.5% |
| Spain | $740K | 9.3% |
| Germany | $468K | 5.9% |
| Sweden | $396K | 5% |
| Finland | $352K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $217K | 2.7% |
| Namibia | $106K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8404
| 8404.90 | Boilers: parts of auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 and 8403 and parts of condensers for steam or other vapour power units | 71% |
| 8404.10 | Boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers) | 26% |
| 8404.20 | Boilers: condensers, for steam or other vapour power units | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.63 per kg, 33% below the world average of $8.45, 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.
Boiler economizer exports from South Africa
Exports of boiler economizer by South Africa reached $1.9 million in 2024 (748 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (29%), Ghana (16%), Zambia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $556K | 29% |
| Ghana | $297K | 16% |
| Zambia | $211K | 11% |
| Malawi | $168K | 8.8% |
| Eswatini | $78K | 4.1% |
| Namibia | $61K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $59K | 3.1% |
| DR Congo | $47K | 2.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $44K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $39K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8404: Auxiliary plant for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403; e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers), condensers for steam or other vapour power units.
Common questions
What is the value of boiler economizer imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported boiler economizer worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply boiler economizer to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Croatia (17%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of boiler economizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.63 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $8.45 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of boiler economizer to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2019 at $14.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export boiler economizer?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Ghana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for boiler economizer?
The HS code for boiler economizer is heading 8404. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8404.90 (71% of the value) and 8404.10 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8404 page.
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