Automatic resistance welders imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $64.4 million of automatic resistance welders in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 184 countries for imports of this product. That is 115% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $64.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 710 t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 833 t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 564 t |
| 2020 | $60.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $36.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $55.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 571 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports automatic resistance welders from
The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), Italy (27%), Japan (20%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.4M | 30% |
| Italy | $17.4M | 27% |
| Japan | $12.6M | 20% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 5.9% |
| United States | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| China | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $611K | 1% |
| Norway | $467K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.10 per kg, close to the world average of $29.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automatic resistance welders exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $11.6 million of automatic resistance welders in 2024 (275 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (24%), Germany (18%), Spain (11%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 18% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 9.7% |
| South Korea | $662K | 5.7% |
| India | $512K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $485K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $444K | 3.8% |
| Tajikistan | $389K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $308K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom automatic resistance welders imports (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 imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported automatic resistance welders worth $64.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 184 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic resistance welders to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Japan (20%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic resistance welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.10 per kg in 2024, 14% 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 imports of automatic resistance welders to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $64.4 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export automatic resistance welders?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $52.8 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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