Manual resistance welding machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.7 million of manual resistance welding machines in 2024 (257 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.3 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 | $5.7M | 257 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 274 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 265 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 425 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 540 t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 956 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 431 t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 722 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports manual resistance welding machines from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Romania (13%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+638% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 48% |
| Romania | $743K | 13% |
| Germany | $739K | 13% |
| Italy | $417K | 7.3% |
| France | $404K | 7.1% |
| United States | $143K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $120K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $58K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $56K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $46K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.10 per kg, 114% above the world average of $10.33. 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 resistance welding machines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported manual resistance welding machines worth $1.4 million (44 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Japan (26%), Thailand (16%), India (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $369K | 26% |
| Thailand | $222K | 16% |
| India | $67K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $60K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $56K | 4% |
| Germany | $53K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 3% |
| Ireland | $41K | 2.9% |
| United States | $41K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $34K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom manual resistance welding machines imports (HS 8515.29): 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 8515.29: Welding machines and apparatus: for resistance welding of metal, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of manual resistance welding machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported manual resistance welding machines worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 257 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual resistance welding machines to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Romania (13%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 945% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual resistance welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.10 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $10.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual resistance welding machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2019 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export manual resistance welding machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Thailand and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual resistance welding machines?
The HS code for manual resistance welding machines is subheading 8515.29. 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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