Induction and dielectric furnaces imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.6 million of induction and dielectric furnaces in 2024 (257 tonnes). That is 1379% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 115% 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 | $2.6M | 257 t |
| 2023 | $176K | 80 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 482 t |
| 2021 | $67K | 39 t |
| 2020 | $22K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $983K | 27 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 84 t |
| 2017 | $12K | 0 t |
Where Zambia imports induction and dielectric furnaces from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 94% |
| South Africa | $89K | 3.4% |
| India | $66K | 2.5% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.10 per kg, 35% below the world average of $15.44, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia induction and dielectric furnaces imports (HS 8514.20): 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 8514.20: Furnaces and ovens: electric, for industrial or laboratory use, functioning by induction or dielectric loss.
Common questions
What is the value of induction and dielectric furnaces imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported induction and dielectric furnaces worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 257 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply induction and dielectric furnaces to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of induction and dielectric furnaces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.10 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $15.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of induction and dielectric furnaces to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for induction and dielectric furnaces?
The HS code for induction and dielectric furnaces is subheading 8514.20. 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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