Hand-held soldering and welding torches imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $6.7 million of hand-held soldering and welding torches in 2024 (220 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 200 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.6 million.
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 | $6.7M | 220 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 231 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 198 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 352 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 486 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 664 t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 543 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 466 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hand-held soldering and welding torches from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), United States (28%), Austria (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 38% |
| United States | $1.9M | 28% |
| Austria | $841K | 13% |
| Italy | $359K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $233K | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $141K | 2.1% |
| Estonia | $141K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $123K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $118K | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $77K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.56 per kg, 68% above the world average of $18.16. 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.
Hand-held soldering and welding torches exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported hand-held soldering and welding torches worth $916 thousand (12 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. The largest buyer markets were United States (33%), Ireland (16%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $305K | 33% |
| Ireland | $150K | 16% |
| China | $79K | 8.7% |
| Australia | $75K | 8.1% |
| Djibouti | $57K | 6.3% |
| France | $32K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 3% |
| Poland | $21K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $17K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $15K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hand-held soldering and welding torches worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 200 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand-held soldering and welding torches to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (28%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% 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 $30.56 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $18.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand-held soldering and welding torches to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hand-held soldering and welding torches?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $916 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 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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