Electric furnace parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported electric furnace parts worth $2.6 million (134 tonnes). That is 269% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.8 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 | $2.6M | 134 t |
| 2023 | $711K | 110 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 471 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 173 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 141 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 359 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 245 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 59 t |
Where Zambia imports electric furnace parts from
South Africa alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+735% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 68% |
| China | $495K | 19% |
| India | $249K | 9.5% |
| Mauritius | $41K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $16K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.56 per kg, close to the world average of $18.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia electric furnace parts imports (HS 8514.90): 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 8514.90: Furnaces, ovens and heating equipment: parts of the industrial or laboratory equipment of heading no. 8514.
Common questions
What is the value of electric furnace parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electric furnace parts worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 269% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric furnace parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (19%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 735% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric furnace parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.72 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 parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric furnace parts?
The HS code for electric furnace parts is subheading 8514.90. 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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