Hand-held soldering and welding torches imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported hand-held soldering and welding torches worth $54.4 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 200 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% 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 | $54.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $52.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $56.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $60.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $38.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $41.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $36.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $33.2M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports hand-held soldering and welding torches from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (43%), China (19%), Taiwan (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $23.2M | 43% |
| China | $10.5M | 19% |
| Taiwan | $10.0M | 18% |
| Poland | $7.1M | 13% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $368K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $305K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $262K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $261K | 0.5% |
| France | $233K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.03 per kg, 38% above the world average of $18.16. 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.
Hand-held soldering and welding torches exports from the United States
The United States exported $8.3 million of hand-held soldering and welding torches in 2024 (235 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. Most of it went to United Kingdom (23%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Mexico (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 17% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 16% |
| Canada | $724K | 8.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $395K | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $227K | 2.7% |
| Venezuela | $139K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $135K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $133K | 1.6% |
| Colombia | $133K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hand-held soldering and welding torches imports (HS 8468.10): 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 8468.10: Machinery and apparatus: hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of hand-held soldering and welding torches imported by the United States?
The United States imported hand-held soldering and welding torches worth $54.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 200 countries worldwide, with 29% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand-held soldering and welding torches to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by China (19%) and Taiwan (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand-held soldering and welding torches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.03 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $18.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand-held soldering and welding torches to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.2 million in 2017 to $54.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2021 at $60.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export hand-held soldering and welding torches?
Yes. The United States exported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand-held soldering and welding torches?
The HS code for hand-held soldering and welding torches is subheading 8468.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8468 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.
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