Cored wire for arc welding imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $12.1 million of cored wire for arc welding in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 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 | $12.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cored wire for arc welding from
The largest suppliers were Italy (17%), Poland (15%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 17% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 14% |
| France | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 8.9% |
| United States | $659K | 5.5% |
| China | $562K | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $471K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $452K | 3.7% |
| Norway | $447K | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.92 per kg, 107% above the world average of $2.86. 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.
Cored wire for arc welding exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $9.0 million of cored wire for arc welding in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to India (17%), United States (10%), Kazakhstan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 17% |
| United States | $919K | 10% |
| Kazakhstan | $860K | 9.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $552K | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $476K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $457K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $423K | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $399K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $341K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $330K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 8311.20: Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of cored wire for arc welding imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cored wire for arc welding worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply cored wire for arc welding to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Poland (15%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of cored wire for arc welding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.92 per kg in 2024, 107% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cored wire for arc welding to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cored wire for arc welding?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United States and Kazakhstan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cored wire for arc welding?
The HS code for cored wire for arc welding is subheading 8311.20. 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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