Manual arc welding machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported manual arc welding machines worth $32.6 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $41.7 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 | $32.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports manual arc welding machines from
Most of the value came from China (31%), South Korea (24%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+916% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 31% |
| South Korea | $7.7M | 24% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 7.4% |
| United States | $2.2M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 5.8% |
| France | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $924K | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $648K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.25 per kg, 54% above the world average of $13.82. 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.
Manual arc welding machines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported manual arc welding machines worth $6.6 million (379 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (16%), France (10%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+893% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.1M | 17% |
| France | $638K | 9.7% |
| Germany | $410K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $405K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $372K | 5.6% |
| United States | $309K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $308K | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $304K | 4.6% |
| India | $302K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $196K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom manual arc welding machines imports (HS 8515.39): 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 8515.39: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of manual arc welding machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported manual arc welding machines worth $32.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual arc welding machines to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by South Korea (24%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 916% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual arc welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.25 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $13.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual arc welding machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.0 million in 2017 to $32.6 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2020 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export manual arc welding machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $26.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual arc welding machines?
The HS code for manual arc welding machines is subheading 8515.39. 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?
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