Electric resistance furnaces imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported electric resistance furnaces worth $56.0 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $56.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $42.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $44.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $39.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $33.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric resistance furnaces from
The largest suppliers were Italy (28%), Germany (26%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $15.6M | 28% |
| Germany | $14.7M | 26% |
| United States | $9.1M | 16% |
| Austria | $4.8M | 8.6% |
| Czech Republic | $3.0M | 5.3% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 4.7% |
| China | $2.5M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $853K | 1.5% |
| France | $543K | 1% |
| Turkey | $420K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.75 per kg, close to the world average of $21.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric resistance furnaces exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of electric resistance furnaces by the United Kingdom reached $28.6 million in 2024 (698 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (20%), Germany (11%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.8M | 20% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 12% |
| France | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| China | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Costa Rica | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $922K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $609K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $561K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric resistance furnaces imports (HS 8514.10): 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 8514.10: Furnaces and ovens: electric, for industrial or laboratory use, resistance heated.
Common questions
What is the value of electric resistance furnaces imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric resistance furnaces worth $56.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric resistance furnaces to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by Germany (26%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric resistance furnaces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.75 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $21.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric resistance furnaces to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $56.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric resistance furnaces?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $28.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $27.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric resistance furnaces?
The HS code for electric resistance furnaces is subheading 8514.10. 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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