Industrial furnace imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported industrial furnace worth $6.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.0 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 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 507 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 696 t |
Where Zambia imports industrial furnace from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 86% |
| South Africa | $335K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $259K | 4% |
| Australia | $138K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 1.3% |
| India | $48K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.4% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8417
| 8417.80 | Industrial furnaces and incinerators | 50% |
| 8417.90 | Non-electric furnace parts | 30% |
| 8417.10 | Metal melting furnaces | 17% |
| 8417.20 | Bakery ovens | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8417.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, 68% below the world average of $8.89, 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 industrial furnace imports (HS 8417): 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: Furnaces and ovens; industrial or laboratory, including incinerators, non-electric.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial furnace imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported industrial furnace worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial furnace to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $8.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial furnace to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial furnace?
The HS code for industrial furnace is heading 8417. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8417.80 (50% of the value) and 8417.90 (30%).
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