Soldering irons and guns trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in soldering irons and guns was worth $274.6 million in 2024, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $274.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $261.4M | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $265.3M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $293.5M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $251.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2019 | $231.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $220.9M | 21.7K t |
| 2017 | $211.3M | 13.6K t |
Top soldering irons and guns exporting countries
Exports are led by China (51%), Mexico (13%) and Spain (7%). 130 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 71%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $141.3M | 52% |
| Mexico | $34.7M | 13% |
| Spain | $18.8M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $14.3M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $10.8M | 3.9% |
| United States | $7.2M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.7M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $5.3M | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $3.0M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $2.8M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 207 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56.1M | 20% |
| Germany | $19.8M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $18.3M | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $9.5M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8.6M | 3.1% |
| Russia | $8.2M | 3% |
| Poland | $8.0M | 2.9% |
| France | $7.4M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $5.7M | 2.1% |
| China | $5.7M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $4.9M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $98.20 per kg and China $10.12 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 Soldering irons and guns (HS 8515.11) 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 8515.11: Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus: soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting. HS 8515 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most soldering irons and guns?
China exported $141.3 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by Mexico (13%) and Spain (7%). In all, 130 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most soldering irons and guns?
The United States imported $56.1 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in soldering irons and guns?
It was worth $274.6 million in 2024, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $293.5 million. 130 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of soldering irons and guns per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $98.20 per kg and China $10.12 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 soldering irons and guns?
The HS code for soldering irons and guns is subheading 8515.11, 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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