Other welding machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other welding machines was worth $3.13 billion in 2024, about 88.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $3.13B | 88.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.27B | 87.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.94B | 73.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.96B | 81.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.62B | 79.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.55B | 71.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.63B | 64.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.76B | 61.3K t |
Top other welding machines exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Germany and South Korea. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 153 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $710.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $661.0M | 21% |
| South Korea | $350.4M | 11% |
| United States | $247.3M | 7.9% |
| Switzerland | $237.9M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $206.0M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $187.6M | 6% |
| France | $42.8M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $42.8M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $35.6M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $32.1M | 1% |
| Poland | $29.1M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (19%), China (9%) and Mexico (8%). 216 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $595.7M | 19% |
| China | $271.4M | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $236.7M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $160.8M | 5.1% |
| France | $132.1M | 4.2% |
| India | $107.9M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $83.8M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $82.5M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $71.9M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $70.6M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $64.0M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $62.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $35.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $139.28 per kg and China $15.09 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 Other welding machines (HS 8515.80) 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 8515.80: Welding machines and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting. HS 8515 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other welding machines?
China exported $710.4 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Germany (21%) and South Korea (11%). In all, 153 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other welding machines?
The United States imported $595.7 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and Mexico (8%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other welding machines?
It was worth $3.13 billion in 2024, about 88.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.27 billion. 153 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of other welding machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $35.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $139.28 per kg and China $15.09 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 other welding machines?
The HS code for other welding machines is subheading 8515.80, 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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