Metal melting furnaces exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of metal melting furnaces by the United Kingdom reached $8.7 million in 2024 (395 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.0 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 | $8.7M | 395 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 747 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 382 t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 888 t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 898 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports metal melting furnaces to
The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (18%), United States (12%), Pakistan (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $1.6M | 18% |
| United States | $1.1M | 12% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 12% |
| Kazakhstan | $657K | 7.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $629K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $591K | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $559K | 6.4% |
| Brazil | $386K | 4.4% |
| France | $367K | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $365K | 4.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.06 per kg, 136% 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 the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported metal melting furnaces worth $2.6 million (207 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (41%), Italy (24%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 41% |
| Italy | $617K | 24% |
| China | $317K | 12% |
| Poland | $238K | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $105K | 4.1% |
| India | $48K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $33K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 1.3% |
| Finland | $25K | 1% |
| United States | $20K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported metal melting furnaces worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 395 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 95 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal melting furnaces from the United Kingdom?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Pakistan (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal melting furnaces per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.06 per kg in 2024, 136% above the world average of $9.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal melting furnaces from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import metal melting furnaces?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 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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