Automatic arc welders trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in automatic arc welders was worth $1.82 billion in 2024, about 60.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and down 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.82B | 60.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.93B | 57.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.85B | 57.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.87B | 60.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.56B | 49.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.73B | 55.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.74B | 50.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.71B | 51.9K t |
Top automatic arc welders exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Germany and Japan. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 121 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $372.1M | 21% |
| Germany | $250.0M | 14% |
| Japan | $165.7M | 9.1% |
| United States | $147.0M | 8.1% |
| Austria | $141.1M | 7.8% |
| Canada | $85.4M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $64.1M | 3.5% |
| Finland | $63.7M | 3.5% |
| France | $61.7M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $48.7M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $41.7M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $38.2M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 207 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $246.2M | 14% |
| Mexico | $113.1M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $111.5M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $78.5M | 4.3% |
| China | $67.6M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $64.3M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $58.4M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $55.6M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $53.7M | 3% |
| Russia | $47.2M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $46.7M | 2.6% |
| India | $46.4M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $30.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $56.57 per kg and China $15.70 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8515.31: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting. HS 8515 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most automatic arc welders?
China exported $372.1 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and Japan (9%). In all, 121 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most automatic arc welders?
The United States imported $246.2 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (6%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in automatic arc welders?
It was worth $1.82 billion in 2024, about 60.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.93 billion. 121 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of automatic arc welders per kg?
The world average declared value was about $30.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $56.57 per kg and China $15.70 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for automatic arc welders?
The HS code for automatic arc welders is subheading 8515.31, in 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 first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8515 page.
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