Automatic resistance welders exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of automatic resistance welders by South Africa reached $10.2 million in 2024 (243 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 83% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $24.8 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 | $10.2M | 243 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 128 t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 323 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 108 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 86 t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 515 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 139 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 82 t |
Where South Africa exports automatic resistance welders to
United States alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+804% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.0M | 59% |
| Israel | $2.9M | 29% |
| Mexico | $939K | 9.2% |
| Zambia | $82K | 0.8% |
| DR Congo | $69K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $46K | 0.5% |
| Botswana | $33K | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $21K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $18K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.83 per kg, 40% above the world average of $29.79. 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.
Automatic resistance welders imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported automatic resistance welders worth $6.1 million (135 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Switzerland (25%), Bulgaria (16%), Greece (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 25% |
| Bulgaria | $967K | 16% |
| Greece | $846K | 14% |
| China | $600K | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $444K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $334K | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $280K | 4.6% |
| Romania | $261K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $217K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $180K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa automatic resistance welders exports (HS 8515.21): 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 8515.21: Welding machines and apparatus: for resistance welding of metal, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic resistance welders exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported automatic resistance welders worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 243 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 109 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries buy automatic resistance welders from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Israel (29%) and Mexico (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 804% on the year.
What is the average export price of automatic resistance welders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $41.83 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $29.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of automatic resistance welders from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2019 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import automatic resistance welders?
Yes. South Africa imported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, Bulgaria and Greece. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic resistance welders?
The HS code for automatic resistance welders is subheading 8515.21. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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