Rods and wire for soldering and brazing trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rods and wire for soldering and brazing was worth $523.0 million in 2024, about 66.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and up 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 | $523.0M | 66.5K t |
| 2023 | $494.7M | 58.6K t |
| 2022 | $547.6M | 60.3K t |
| 2021 | $506.6M | 68.4K t |
| 2020 | $375.6M | 59.7K t |
| 2019 | $427.4M | 60.3K t |
| 2018 | $422.9M | 56.8K t |
| 2017 | $409.4M | 57.2K t |
Top rods and wire for soldering and brazing exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by the United States and Japan. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 120 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $199.2M | 38% |
| United States | $49.1M | 9.4% |
| Japan | $34.4M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $33.9M | 6.5% |
| France | $26.6M | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $25.2M | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $24.4M | 4.7% |
| India | $17.7M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $17.0M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $12.2M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $10.5M | 2% |
| Hungary | $8.4M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Thailand. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 210 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $65.0M | 12% |
| United States | $52.3M | 10% |
| Thailand | $36.7M | 7% |
| Indonesia | $28.1M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $24.0M | 4.6% |
| China | $21.5M | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $18.3M | 3.5% |
| India | $16.7M | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $11.0M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $10.3M | 2% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 1.9% |
| Russia | $9.8M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $41.24 per kg and India $2.20 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 8311.30: Rods and wire: coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame. HS 8311 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rods and wire for soldering and brazing?
China exported $199.2 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and Japan (7%). In all, 120 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rods and wire for soldering and brazing?
Vietnam imported $65.0 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Thailand (7%). 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 rods and wire for soldering and brazing?
It was worth $523.0 million in 2024, about 66.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $547.6 million. 120 countries reported exports and 210 reported imports.
What is the average price of rods and wire for soldering and brazing per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $41.24 per kg and India $2.20 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 rods and wire for soldering and brazing?
The HS code for rods and wire for soldering and brazing is subheading 8311.30, in chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8311 page.
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