Metal melting furnaces exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of metal melting furnaces by South Africa reached $4.8 million in 2024 (387 tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 370 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 595 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 319 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 202 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 258 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 195 t |
Where South Africa exports metal melting furnaces to
Most of it went to Spain (26%), Ghana (20%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.2M | 26% |
| Ghana | $985K | 21% |
| India | $636K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $539K | 11% |
| Australia | $419K | 8.7% |
| Senegal | $360K | 7.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $144K | 3% |
| Lithuania | $98K | 2% |
| Burkina Faso | $80K | 1.7% |
| Eritrea | $72K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.44 per kg, 33% above the world average of $9.34. 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.
Metal melting furnaces imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $758 thousand of metal melting furnaces in 2024 (167 tonnes). China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $416K | 55% |
| India | $177K | 23% |
| Turkey | $53K | 7% |
| Poland | $38K | 5% |
| Belgium | $36K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $13K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $12K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa metal melting furnaces exports (HS 8417.10): 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 8417.10: Furnaces and ovens: non-electric, for the roasting, melting or other heat-treatment of ores, pyrites or of metals, for industrial or laboratory use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal melting furnaces exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported metal melting furnaces worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 95 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal melting furnaces from South Africa?
Spain was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Ghana (20%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal melting furnaces per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.44 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $9.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of metal melting furnaces from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2020 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import metal melting furnaces?
Yes. South Africa imported $758 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Turkey. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal melting furnaces?
The HS code for metal melting furnaces is subheading 8417.10. 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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