Soldering irons and guns imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soldering irons and guns by the United Kingdom reached $8.6 million in 2024 (302 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 207 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.5 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 | $8.6M | 302 t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 337 t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 344 t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 364 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 371 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 432 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 328 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 274 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports soldering irons and guns from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Mexico (30%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 43% |
| Mexico | $2.6M | 30% |
| Spain | $661K | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $397K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $324K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $292K | 3.4% |
| United States | $262K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $132K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $54K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $35K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.51 per kg, 81% above the world average of $15.77. 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.
Soldering irons and guns exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million of soldering irons and guns in 2024 (20 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Most of it went to Germany (17%), Mexico (14%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $238K | 17% |
| Mexico | $188K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $158K | 12% |
| China | $153K | 11% |
| Ireland | $127K | 9.3% |
| United States | $59K | 4.3% |
| France | $52K | 3.8% |
| Israel | $28K | 2% |
| South Korea | $23K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $22K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom soldering irons and guns imports (HS 8515.11): 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 8515.11: Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus: soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of soldering irons and guns imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported soldering irons and guns worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 207 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply soldering irons and guns to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Mexico (30%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of soldering irons and guns per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.51 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $15.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soldering irons and guns to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export soldering irons and guns?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Mexico and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for soldering irons and guns?
The HS code for soldering irons and guns is subheading 8515.11. 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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