Welding supplies exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported welding supplies worth $25.5 million (522 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 42% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $45.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.5M | 522 t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 444 t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 633 t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 363 t |
| 2020 | $26.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $45.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $45.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $34.4M | 3.2K t |
Where Israel exports welding supplies to
Japan alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $22.7M | 89% |
| Thailand | $839K | 3.3% |
| Norway | $530K | 2.1% |
| United States | $365K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $338K | 1.3% |
| Cyprus | $185K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $98K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $81K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $60K | 0.2% |
| Jordan | $41K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.90 | Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides: of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding: wires and rods for metal… | 94% |
| 8311.10 | Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding | 5.3% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire: coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame | 0.2% |
| 8311.20 | Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.81 per kg, 1500% above the world average of $3.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welding supplies imports to Israel
Israel imported $6.4 million of welding supplies in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (42%), United States (9%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 42% |
| United States | $589K | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $475K | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $408K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $385K | 6% |
| India | $336K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $312K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $235K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $186K | 2.9% |
| France | $107K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies exported by Israel?
Israel exported welding supplies worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 522 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy welding supplies from Israel?
Japan was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by Thailand (3%) and Norway (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average export price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared export value was about $48.81 per kg in 2024, 1500% above the world average of $3.05 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of welding supplies from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.4 million in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $45.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import welding supplies?
Yes. Israel imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Turkey. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8311.90 (94% of the value) and 8311.10 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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