Automatic arc welders imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported automatic arc welders worth $78.5 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 207 countries for imports of this product. That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $78.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $53.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $40.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $33.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 961 t |
| 2019 | $34.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $37.8M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports automatic arc welders from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (20%), China (13%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+639% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $15.5M | 20% |
| China | $10.0M | 13% |
| France | $7.8M | 9.9% |
| Norway | $7.1M | 9% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 5.9% |
| Finland | $4.4M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 4% |
| Austria | $2.9M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $2.8M | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.47 per kg, 42% below the world average of $30.22, 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.
Automatic arc welders exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $17.8 million of automatic arc welders in 2024 (427 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (15%), Ireland (14%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 15% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 14% |
| United States | $2.4M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 7.7% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| France | $933K | 5.2% |
| Slovakia | $703K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $590K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $522K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $472K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom automatic arc welders imports (HS 8515.31): 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 8515.31: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic arc welders imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported automatic arc welders worth $78.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 207 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic arc welders to the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by China (13%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic arc welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.47 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $30.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of automatic arc welders to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.8 million in 2017 to $78.5 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $42.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export automatic arc welders?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $17.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $60.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic arc welders?
The HS code for automatic arc welders is subheading 8515.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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