Brazing and soldering machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in brazing and soldering machines was worth $566.2 million in 2024, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and down 26% 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 | $566.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $765.8M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $735.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $694.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $549.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $636.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $657.0M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $534.2M | 10.2K t |
Top brazing and soldering machines exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by China and Japan. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 123 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $184.6M | 33% |
| China | $134.7M | 24% |
| Japan | $34.7M | 6.1% |
| United States | $28.4M | 5% |
| South Korea | $21.7M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $20.8M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $19.3M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $14.3M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10.9M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $9.7M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $8.6M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $8.2M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), China (10%) and Thailand (8%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66.4M | 12% |
| China | $54.4M | 9.6% |
| Thailand | $43.6M | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $33.7M | 6% |
| India | $23.1M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $22.9M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $21.1M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $17.5M | 3.1% |
| France | $15.5M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $15.5M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $14.7M | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $14.5M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $44.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $210.74 per kg and China $21.86 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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The shipment records behind Brazing and soldering machines (HS 8515.19) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 8515.19: Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus: other than soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting. HS 8515 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most brazing and soldering machines?
Germany exported $184.6 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by China (24%) and Japan (6%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most brazing and soldering machines?
The United States imported $66.4 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Thailand (8%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in brazing and soldering machines?
It was worth $566.2 million in 2024, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $765.8 million. 123 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of brazing and soldering machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $44.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $210.74 per kg and China $21.86 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for brazing and soldering machines?
The HS code for brazing and soldering machines is subheading 8515.19, 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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