Other welding machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other welding machines by the United Kingdom reached $71.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. That is 21% more than in 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 | $71.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $59.4M | 927 t |
| 2022 | $52.8M | 892 t |
| 2021 | $46.2M | 837 t |
| 2020 | $45.9M | 814 t |
| 2019 | $58.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $52.2M | 886 t |
| 2017 | $42.2M | 589 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other welding machines from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Germany (22%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.8M | 23% |
| Germany | $15.7M | 22% |
| United States | $7.6M | 11% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 8.4% |
| Japan | $5.9M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 6.9% |
| Switzerland | $4.9M | 6.9% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $850K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $696K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $68.12 per kg, 93% above the world average of $35.31. 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.
Other welding machines exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of other welding machines by the United Kingdom reached $25.8 million in 2024 (323 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (32%), China (9%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.4M | 33% |
| China | $2.4M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $986K | 3.8% |
| France | $924K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $852K | 3.3% |
| Romania | $718K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $709K | 2.8% |
| India | $635K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $631K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other welding machines imports (HS 8515.80): 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 8515.80: Welding machines and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of other welding machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other welding machines worth $71.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply other welding machines to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Germany (22%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of other welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $68.12 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $35.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other welding machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.2 million in 2017 to $71.9 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export other welding machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $25.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other welding machines?
The HS code for other welding machines is subheading 8515.80. 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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