Product intelligence · HS 840410 · 2024 data

Boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers)

Global exports of boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers) totalled $623,420,386 in 2024, a +3.9% change from the previous year. Traded by 120 countries across 1,712 bilateral corridors, with demand from 175 importing markets. The long-term trend is declining.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$623.4M

+3.9% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-4.0%

5Y: -2.7%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.109

Volatility

Low

Score 4/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers) trade exhibited modest growth, with global flows reaching $623,420,386 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -4.0% (five-year: -2.7%). The all-time peak of $1,309,075,540 was recorded in 2011; the current level is 52% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 55% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a mildly upward trajectory with periodic contractions. Trend momentum is steady (+1.0% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers) as "One-way trade" in the low price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.109). The three largest exporters — China ($180.1M), Germany ($59.6M), and Italy ($51.0M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -10.1% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.043). The three largest import markets are Indonesia ($67.3M), United States ($65.9M), and United Kingdom ($48.4M). The largest importing market sources from 21 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -9.55. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and can switch between suppliers relatively easily.

The dominant trade corridor is China → Indonesia at $55.6M, representing 82.7% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers) is 4 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, modest but steady demand provides a reasonable entry window. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $1,309,075,540 in 2011. Currently 52% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$895,583,001-14.5%
2016$948,565,605+5.9%
2017$802,946,629-15.4%
2018$804,940,929+0.2%
2019$716,197,754-11.0%
2020$796,029,136+11.1%
2021$705,597,891-11.4%
2022$664,587,744-5.8%
2023$600,046,699-9.7%
2024$623,420,386+3.9%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers) in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers).

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers), ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1ChinaIndonesia$55.6M-12.8%
2CanadaUnited States$33.7M+24.0%
3ChinaUnited Kingdom$13.2M+309.4%
4ThailandUnited States$13.2M+533.5%
5ChinaThailand$11.9M+46.4%
6ItalyUnited Kingdom$11.8M-0.6%
7United StatesCanada$11.6M-12.5%
8FinlandItaly$10.8M+811.5%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.