Cored wire for arc welding exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported cored wire for arc welding worth $174.0 million (27.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. That is 19% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174.0M | 27.6K t |
| 2023 | $214.8M | 33.1K t |
| 2022 | $203.5M | 32.7K t |
| 2021 | $160.7M | 30.9K t |
| 2020 | $134.7M | 27.4K t |
| 2019 | $182.6M | 38.7K t |
| 2018 | $183.5M | 39.8K t |
| 2017 | $152.0M | 34.5K t |
Where the United States exports cored wire for arc welding to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (39%), Mexico (31%), China (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $67.8M | 39% |
| Mexico | $53.8M | 31% |
| China | $6.6M | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $5.7M | 3.3% |
| India | $4.5M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $3.8M | 2.2% |
| Chile | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 1.6% |
| Peru | $2.6M | 1.5% |
| Argentina | $2.1M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.31 per kg, 121% above the world average of $2.86. 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.
Cored wire for arc welding imports to the United States
Imports of cored wire for arc welding by the United States reached $89.5 million in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. The largest suppliers were South Korea (22%), Japan (21%), Canada (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $19.5M | 22% |
| Japan | $18.9M | 21% |
| Canada | $11.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $9.4M | 11% |
| China | $5.2M | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $5.2M | 5.8% |
| Romania | $4.4M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 1.9% |
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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 8311.20: Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of cored wire for arc welding exported by the United States?
The United States exported cored wire for arc welding worth $174.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 121 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy cored wire for arc welding from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($67.8 million), followed by Mexico (31%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 107 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 10% on the year.
What is the average export price of cored wire for arc welding per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.31 per kg in 2024, 121% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cored wire for arc welding from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $152.0 million in 2017 to $174.0 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $214.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $175.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import cored wire for arc welding?
Yes. The United States imported $89.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Japan and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $84.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cored wire for arc welding?
The HS code for cored wire for arc welding is subheading 8311.20. 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.
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