Welding supplies trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in welding supplies was worth $3.72 billion in 2024, about 1.22 million tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and down 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 | $3.72B | 1.22M t |
| 2023 | $3.90B | 1.13M t |
| 2022 | $3.79B | 1.06M t |
| 2021 | $3.49B | 1.13M t |
| 2020 | $2.81B | 1.08M t |
| 2019 | $3.26B | 1.16M t |
| 2018 | $3.20B | 1.12M t |
| 2017 | $2.85B | 1.09M t |
Top welding supplies exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by the United States and South Korea. The top three supply 41% between them, out of 166 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $934.5M | 25% |
| United States | $381.4M | 10% |
| South Korea | $220.9M | 6% |
| Japan | $185.3M | 5% |
| Germany | $179.2M | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $164.2M | 4.4% |
| France | $110.6M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $109.7M | 3% |
| Italy | $103.7M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $96.3M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $90.6M | 2.4% |
| India | $80.4M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (7%), China (5%) and Mexico (5%). 219 countries imported it, and the top three take 17% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $248.7M | 6.7% |
| China | $202.4M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $183.1M | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $150.0M | 4% |
| Thailand | $141.4M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $133.3M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $131.5M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $107.8M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $107.2M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101.7M | 2.7% |
| India | $96.0M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $90.1M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $11.34 per kg and China $1.61 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: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying. HS 8311 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most welding supplies?
China exported $934.5 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and South Korea (6%). In all, 166 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most welding supplies?
The United States imported $248.7 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of China (5%) and Mexico (5%). The top three importers together take 17%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in welding supplies?
It was worth $3.72 billion in 2024, about 1.22 million tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.90 billion. 166 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of welding supplies per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $11.34 per kg and China $1.61 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 supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311, in chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8311 page.
How can I find welding supplies buyers and suppliers?
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