Coated arc welding electrodes exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coated arc welding electrodes by the United States reached $78.4 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 141 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $85.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $78.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $75.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $58.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $69.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $76.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $65.1M | 11.2K t |
Where the United States exports coated arc welding electrodes to
Most of it went to Canada (19%), United Arab Emirates (10%), Mexico (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.2M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.7M | 9.8% |
| Mexico | $7.3M | 9.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.5M | 7% |
| China | $4.9M | 6.3% |
| India | $4.6M | 5.8% |
| Argentina | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.00 per kg, 365% above the world average of $2.15. 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.
Coated arc welding electrodes imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $51.7 million (16.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Most of the value came from Mexico (30%), Vietnam (11%), Philippines (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $15.6M | 30% |
| Vietnam | $5.8M | 11% |
| Philippines | $4.7M | 9% |
| India | $4.6M | 8.9% |
| China | $3.9M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 5.1% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 3% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States coated arc welding electrodes exports (HS 8311.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes exported by the United States?
The United States exported coated arc welding electrodes worth $78.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 141 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy coated arc welding electrodes from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Mexico (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 135 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average export price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.00 per kg in 2024, 365% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coated arc welding electrodes from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.1 million in 2017 to $78.4 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $85.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import coated arc welding electrodes?
Yes. The United States imported $51.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Vietnam and the Philippines. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World coated arc welding electrodes trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the United States
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.