Electric resistance furnaces imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported electric resistance furnaces worth $7.8 million (628 tonnes). That is 111% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $7.8M | 628 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 126 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 149 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 147 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 196 t |
Where South Africa imports electric resistance furnaces from
Most of the value came from Italy (43%), Sweden (33%), China (4%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.3M | 43% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 33% |
| China | $346K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $344K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $239K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $199K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $198K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $186K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $102K | 1.3% |
| United States | $64K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.48 per kg, 41% below the world average of $21.16, 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.
Electric resistance furnaces exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported electric resistance furnaces worth $2.6 million (105 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 54% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 54% |
| Turkey | $690K | 27% |
| Australia | $92K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $81K | 3.1% |
| Namibia | $64K | 2.5% |
| Zambia | $39K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $30K | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | $24K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa electric resistance furnaces imports (HS 8514.10): 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 8514.10: Furnaces and ovens: electric, for industrial or laboratory use, resistance heated.
Common questions
What is the value of electric resistance furnaces imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electric resistance furnaces worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 628 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric resistance furnaces to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Sweden (33%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 514% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric resistance furnaces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.48 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $21.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric resistance furnaces to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export electric resistance furnaces?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Turkey and Australia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric resistance furnaces?
The HS code for electric resistance furnaces is subheading 8514.10. 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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