HS Code:
Electron beam furnaces, classified under HS Code 8514.30, are specialized industrial equipment used for melting, refining, and processing high-purity metals and alloys in a vacuum environment. These furnaces utilize a focused beam of electrons to generate high temperatures, enabling precise control over the melting process. They are critical in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics for producing materials like titanium, superalloys, and semiconductors. Their trade is driven by demand for advanced manufacturing and high-performance materials.
Total Trade Volume
USD 250 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Growing demand for high-purity materials in aerospace
Increased imports by countries with strong aerospace sectors like the US and France
2021-2022
Rise of additive manufacturing
Boosted need for electron beam furnaces in 3D printing of metal components
2020-2022
Shift towards sustainable manufacturing
Encouraged adoption of energy-efficient electron beam technologies
2019-2022
The European Union updated its export control regulations for dual-use technologies, including electron beam furnaces, to prevent misuse in military applications.
September 2023
May slow down exports to non-EU countries without proper licensing
Ongoing trade disputes have led to higher tariffs on Chinese imports of industrial equipment, including electron beam furnaces, impacting cost structures.
June 2023
Increased costs for US manufacturers reliant on Chinese components
New models of electron beam furnaces with improved energy efficiency and automation were introduced by leading German manufacturers.
March 2023
Likely to drive demand in markets prioritizing sustainability