Hand-held soldering and welding torches imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.0 million of hand-held soldering and welding torches in 2024 (307 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 200 countries for imports of this product. That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | 307 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 175 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 101 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 85 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 87 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 63 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 75 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hand-held soldering and welding torches from
Most of the value came from China (46%), United States (36%), Saudi Arabia (4%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 46% |
| United States | $1.4M | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | $170K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $117K | 3% |
| Spain | $109K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $71K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $58K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $56K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $50K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $39K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.86 per kg, 29% below the world average of $18.16, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hand-held soldering and welding torches imports (HS 8468.10): 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 8468.10: Machinery and apparatus: hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of hand-held soldering and welding torches imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hand-held soldering and welding torches worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 307 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand-held soldering and welding torches to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (36%) and Saudi Arabia (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 893% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand-held soldering and welding torches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.86 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $18.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hand-held soldering and welding torches to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand-held soldering and welding torches?
The HS code for hand-held soldering and welding torches is subheading 8468.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8468 page.
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