Gas and coal burners imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported gas and coal burners worth $3.6 million (67 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.0 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 | $3.6M | 67 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 310 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 365 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 188 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 220 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 110 t |
Where South Africa imports gas and coal burners from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (39%), Germany (21%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 39% |
| Germany | $750K | 21% |
| Italy | $529K | 15% |
| Switzerland | $233K | 6.4% |
| China | $232K | 6.4% |
| United States | $91K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $70K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.4% |
| Luxembourg | $44K | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $41K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.16 per kg, 111% above the world average of $25.62. 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.
Gas and coal burners exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $762 thousand of gas and coal burners in 2024 (60 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (33%), Spain (14%), Botswana (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+858% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $251K | 33% |
| Spain | $106K | 14% |
| Botswana | $63K | 8.3% |
| Namibia | $49K | 6.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $43K | 5.6% |
| DR Congo | $39K | 5.1% |
| Zambia | $27K | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $24K | 3.2% |
| Lesotho | $24K | 3.1% |
| Eswatini | $23K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa gas and coal burners imports (HS 8416.20): 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 8416.20: Furnaces: furnace burners, for pulverized solid fuel or gas, including combination burners.
Common questions
What is the value of gas and coal burners imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported gas and coal burners worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas and coal burners to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas and coal burners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.16 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $25.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas and coal burners to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export gas and coal burners?
Yes. South Africa exported $762 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Spain and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas and coal burners?
The HS code for gas and coal burners is subheading 8416.20. 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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