Electric furnace imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric furnace by Zambia reached $6.1 million in 2024 (701 tonnes). Value rose 238% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.3 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 | $6.1M | 701 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 442 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 388 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 83 t |
Where Zambia imports electric furnace from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 56% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 33% |
| India | $526K | 8.7% |
| Mauritius | $41K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $16K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $14K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8514
| 8514.90 | Electric furnace parts | 43% |
| 8514.20 | Induction and dielectric furnaces | 43% |
| 8514.40 | Industrial heating equipment | 5.6% |
| 8514.30 | Other electric industrial furnaces | 5.1% |
| 8514.10 | Electric resistance furnaces | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.64 per kg, 52% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia electric furnace imports (HS 8514): 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: Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens (including those functioning by induction or dielectric loss); other industrial or laboratory equipment for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss.
Common questions
What is the value of electric furnace imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electric furnace worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 701 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 238% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric furnace to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by South Africa (33%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.64 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric furnace to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2018 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric furnace?
The HS code for electric furnace is heading 8514. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8514.90 (43% of the value) and 8514.20 (43%).
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