Industrial furnaces and incinerators imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported industrial furnaces and incinerators worth $5.9 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.0 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 | $5.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 454 t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 557 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 478 t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa imports industrial furnaces and incinerators from
Most of the value came from Spain (50%), Japan (11%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.9M | 50% |
| Japan | $619K | 11% |
| Italy | $576K | 9.8% |
| France | $477K | 8.1% |
| China | $392K | 6.7% |
| Czech Republic | $164K | 2.8% |
| Romania | $146K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $134K | 2.3% |
| India | $118K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, 61% below the world average of $6.44, 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.
Industrial furnaces and incinerators exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.8 million of industrial furnaces and incinerators in 2024 (263 tonnes). Most of it went to India (30%), Senegal (10%), Cote d'Ivoire (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $828K | 30% |
| Senegal | $293K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $191K | 6.8% |
| China | $177K | 6.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $168K | 6% |
| Lesotho | $137K | 4.9% |
| Eswatini | $126K | 4.5% |
| Namibia | $119K | 4.3% |
| Mauritius | $101K | 3.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $85K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa industrial furnaces and incinerators imports (HS 8417.80): 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 8417.80: Furnaces and ovens: including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial furnaces and incinerators imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported industrial furnaces and incinerators worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial furnaces and incinerators to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Japan (11%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial furnaces and incinerators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $6.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial furnaces and incinerators to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export industrial furnaces and incinerators?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial furnaces and incinerators?
The HS code for industrial furnaces and incinerators is subheading 8417.80. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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