Industrial furnace imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $27.5 million of industrial furnace in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $37.2 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 | $27.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 3.1K t |
Where South Africa imports industrial furnace from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (26%), Spain (15%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+640% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7.1M | 26% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 15% |
| China | $4.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 11% |
| United States | $1.9M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $883K | 3.2% |
| France | $844K | 3.1% |
| India | $696K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $693K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 8417
| 8417.90 | Furnaces and ovens: parts of non-electric furnaces and ovens (including incinerators), of industrial or laboratory use | 70% |
| 8417.80 | Furnaces and ovens: including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417 | 21% |
| 8417.20 | Ovens: non-electric, bakery ovens, including biscuit ovens | 6.1% |
| 8417.10 | Furnaces and ovens: non-electric, for the roasting, melting or other heat-treatment of ores, pyrites or of metals, for industrial or laboratory use | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8417.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.46 per kg, close to the world average of $8.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial furnace exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported industrial furnace worth $15.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (15%), Australia (11%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+593% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.4M | 15% |
| Australia | $1.8M | 12% |
| India | $1.6M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| Ghana | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| Senegal | $893K | 5.8% |
| Namibia | $563K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $556K | 3.6% |
| Botswana | $428K | 2.8% |
| United States | $377K | 2.4% |
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 8417: Furnaces and ovens; industrial or laboratory, including incinerators, non-electric.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial furnace imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported industrial furnace worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial furnace to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Spain (15%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.46 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $8.89 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 industrial furnace to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $37.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export industrial furnace?
Yes. South Africa exported $15.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Australia and India. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial furnace?
The HS code for industrial furnace is heading 8417. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8417.90 (70% of the value) and 8417.80 (21%). 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 8417 page.
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