Hand-held soldering and welding torches trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hand-held soldering and welding torches was worth $184.4 million in 2024, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $184.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $178.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $197.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $210.6M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $153.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $164.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $163.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $153.5M | 8.4K t |
Top hand-held soldering and welding torches exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by Mexico and Austria. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 117 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $62.6M | 34% |
| Mexico | $26.7M | 15% |
| Austria | $16.4M | 8.9% |
| Taiwan | $13.6M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $12.8M | 7% |
| Poland | $12.1M | 6.6% |
| United States | $8.3M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 4.1% |
| France | $6.1M | 3.3% |
| Estonia | $2.9M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2.5M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (29%), Germany (6%) and the United Kingdom (4%). 200 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54.4M | 30% |
| Germany | $10.9M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $6.5M | 3.5% |
| Russia | $6.4M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $5.6M | 3.1% |
| France | $5.1M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $4.6M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $62.20 per kg and China $11.49 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 8468.10: Machinery and apparatus: hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting. HS 8468 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hand-held soldering and welding torches?
China exported $62.6 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Mexico (14%) and Austria (9%). In all, 117 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hand-held soldering and welding torches?
The United States imported $54.4 million in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hand-held soldering and welding torches?
It was worth $184.4 million in 2024, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $210.6 million. 117 countries reported exports and 200 reported imports.
What is the average price of hand-held soldering and welding torches per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $62.20 per kg and China $11.49 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for hand-held soldering and welding torches?
The HS code for hand-held soldering and welding torches is subheading 8468.10, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8468 page.
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