Furnace burner parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furnace burner parts by South Africa reached $16.6 million in 2024 (560 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $16.6M | 560 t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 333 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 139 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 132 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 129 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 203 t |
Where South Africa imports furnace burner parts from
Germany alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.3M | 68% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 14% |
| United States | $1.3M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $776K | 4.7% |
| China | $210K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $129K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $67K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $67K | 0.4% |
| India | $58K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.62 per kg, close to the world average of $24.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Furnace burner parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.7 million of furnace burner parts in 2024 (188 tonnes). Most of it went to Australia (27%), Germany (17%), Canada (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.3M | 27% |
| Germany | $797K | 17% |
| Canada | $399K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $376K | 8.1% |
| Namibia | $365K | 7.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $359K | 7.7% |
| Zambia | $281K | 6% |
| DR Congo | $178K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $165K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $94K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa furnace burner parts imports (HS 8416.90): 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 8416.90: Furnaces: parts of furnace burners, for liquid fuel, pulverized solid fuel or gas, mechanical stokers, grates, ash dischargers and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of furnace burner parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported furnace burner parts worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 560 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnace burner parts to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnace burner parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.62 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $24.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnace burner parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export furnace burner parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Germany and Canada. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnace burner parts?
The HS code for furnace burner parts is subheading 8416.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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