Industrial heating equipment imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial heating equipment by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (45 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.3 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 | $2.1M | 45 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 24 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 27 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 26 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 45 t |
Where South Africa imports industrial heating equipment from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), United States (23%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $818K | 39% |
| United States | $480K | 23% |
| Germany | $177K | 8.5% |
| Japan | $128K | 6.1% |
| Norway | $116K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 2.5% |
| India | $46K | 2.2% |
| New Zealand | $45K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $42K | 2% |
| Italy | $41K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.37 per kg, close to the world average of $47.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial heating equipment exports from South Africa
Exports of industrial heating equipment by South Africa reached $1.2 million in 2024 (75 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (32%), Namibia (13%), Botswana (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Madagascar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $383K | 32% |
| Namibia | $159K | 13% |
| Botswana | $89K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 5.8% |
| Morocco | $65K | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | $55K | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $47K | 4% |
| DR Congo | $44K | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $44K | 3.7% |
| Madagascar | $39K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa industrial heating equipment imports (HS 8514.40): 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 8514.40: Heating equipment: for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss, industrial or laboratory, other than furnaces and ovens.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial heating equipment imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported industrial heating equipment worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial heating equipment to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($818 thousand), followed by the United States (23%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial heating equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $47.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial heating equipment to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export industrial heating equipment?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $910 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for industrial heating equipment?
The HS code for industrial heating equipment is subheading 8514.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8514 page.
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