Manual resistance welding machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual resistance welding machines was worth $243.6 million in 2024, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and down 18% 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 | $243.6M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $295.6M | 18.0K t |
| 2022 | $249.3M | 19.3K t |
| 2021 | $249.2M | 36.5K t |
| 2020 | $216.4M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $222.8M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $250.0M | 26.2K t |
| 2017 | $228.6M | 10.7K t |
Top manual resistance welding machines exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 41% of world exports, followed by Germany and Italy. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 135 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $100.4M | 41% |
| Germany | $20.3M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $18.8M | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $18.6M | 7.6% |
| United States | $13.0M | 5.3% |
| France | $11.3M | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $9.1M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $4.7M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (9%), Russia (8%) and Indonesia (7%). 201 countries imported it, and the top three take 24% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.0M | 9.5% |
| Russia | $19.3M | 7.9% |
| Indonesia | $16.1M | 6.6% |
| Mexico | $10.2M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $8.6M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $8.5M | 3.5% |
| India | $8.2M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $7.6M | 3.1% |
| China | $7.6M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $6.7M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $6.6M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $5.7M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $159.33 per kg and South Korea $5.03 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 8515.29: Welding machines and apparatus: for resistance welding of metal, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting. HS 8515 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual resistance welding machines?
China exported $100.4 million in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by Germany (8%) and Italy (8%). In all, 135 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual resistance welding machines?
The United States imported $23.0 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Russia (8%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual resistance welding machines?
It was worth $243.6 million in 2024, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $295.6 million. 135 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual resistance welding machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $159.33 per kg and South Korea $5.03 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 manual resistance welding machines?
The HS code for manual resistance welding machines is subheading 8515.29, 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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