Welding machinery (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in welding machinery (other types) was worth $336.4 million in 2024, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $336.4M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $326.6M | 28.2K t |
| 2022 | $282.4M | 32.3K t |
| 2021 | $273.9M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $220.1M | 22.7K t |
| 2019 | $306.0M | 24.4K t |
| 2018 | $295.4M | 29.3K t |
| 2017 | $306.7M | 18.8K t |
Top welding machinery (other types) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 126 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $139.7M | 42% |
| Germany | $23.2M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $21.6M | 6.4% |
| Japan | $19.6M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $18.1M | 5.4% |
| United States | $17.6M | 5.2% |
| France | $14.7M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $7.9M | 2.3% |
| India | $6.8M | 2% |
| South Korea | $5.3M | 1.6% |
| Austria | $4.8M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Belgium and Russia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 208 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36.6M | 11% |
| Belgium | $26.5M | 7.9% |
| Russia | $19.6M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $18.0M | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $17.5M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $13.7M | 4.1% |
| China | $12.9M | 3.8% |
| India | $12.8M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $8.8M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.7M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $7.1M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $7.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $58.71 per kg and China $8.47 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 8468.80: Machinery and apparatus: for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, n.e.c. in heading no. 8468. HS 8468 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most welding machinery (other types)?
China exported $139.7 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Germany (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). In all, 126 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most welding machinery (other types)?
The United States imported $36.6 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (8%) and Russia (6%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in welding machinery (other types)?
It was worth $336.4 million in 2024, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 126 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of welding machinery (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $58.71 per kg and China $8.47 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 machinery (other types)?
The HS code for welding machinery (other types) is subheading 8468.80, 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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