Furnace burner imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $22.1 million of furnace burner in 2024 (720 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.1M | 720 t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 697 t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 665 t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 373 t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 315 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 464 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 427 t |
Where South Africa imports furnace burner from
Germany alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.4M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 18% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 9.4% |
| United States | $1.5M | 6.9% |
| China | $566K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $261K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $199K | 0.9% |
| India | $161K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $141K | 0.6% |
| Luxembourg | $111K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8416
| 8416.90 | Furnaces: parts of furnace burners, for liquid fuel, pulverized solid fuel or gas, mechanical stokers, grates, ash dischargers and the like | 75% |
| 8416.20 | Furnaces: furnace burners, for pulverized solid fuel or gas, including combination burners | 17% |
| 8416.10 | Furnaces: furnace burners, for liquid fuel | 7.4% |
| 8416.30 | Furnace accessories: mechanical stokers, mechanical grates, mechanical ash dischargers and similar appliances | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8416.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.70 per kg, 29% above the world average of $23.84. 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.
Furnace burner exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported furnace burner worth $6.8 million (489 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (19%), Indonesia (13%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.3M | 19% |
| Indonesia | $912K | 14% |
| Germany | $797K | 12% |
| Spain | $482K | 7.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $452K | 6.7% |
| Namibia | $429K | 6.3% |
| Canada | $399K | 5.9% |
| DR Congo | $328K | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $314K | 4.6% |
| Ghana | $269K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8416: Furnace burners for liquid fuel, for pulverised solid fuel or for gas; mechanical grates, mechanical ash dischargers and similar appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of furnace burner imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported furnace burner worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 720 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnace burner to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnace burner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.70 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $23.84 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 furnace burner to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export furnace burner?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Indonesia and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnace burner?
The HS code for furnace burner is heading 8416. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8416.90 (75% of the value) and 8416.20 (16%). 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 8416 page.
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