Welding equipment parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in welding equipment parts was worth $396.0 million in 2024, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $396.0M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $435.1M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $417.1M | 18.8K t |
| 2021 | $440.2M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $369.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $427.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $444.1M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $405.9M | 17.8K t |
Top welding equipment parts exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Austria and Germany. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 136 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $110.1M | 28% |
| Austria | $41.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $35.6M | 9% |
| United States | $27.9M | 7.1% |
| Czech Republic | $27.1M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $16.7M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $14.1M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $11.0M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $9.0M | 2.3% |
| India | $8.6M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $8.5M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (10%), Germany (8%) and Mexico (5%). 211 countries imported it, and the top three take 23% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $31.3M | 7.9% |
| Mexico | $19.1M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $17.5M | 4.4% |
| India | $13.4M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $11.0M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $10.9M | 2.7% |
| Russia | $10.5M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $10.5M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $10.3M | 2.6% |
| France | $9.7M | 2.5% |
| China | $9.2M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $66.15 per kg and China $14.87 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 Welding equipment parts (HS 8468.90) 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 8468.90: Machinery and apparatus: parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof. HS 8468 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most welding equipment parts?
China exported $110.1 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Austria (10%) and Germany (9%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most welding equipment parts?
The United States imported $40.3 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Mexico (5%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in welding equipment parts?
It was worth $396.0 million in 2024, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $444.1 million. 136 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of welding equipment parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $66.15 per kg and China $14.87 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 welding equipment parts?
The HS code for welding equipment parts is subheading 8468.90, 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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