Manual resistance welding machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported manual resistance welding machines worth $23.0 million (988 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. That is 5% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.0M | 988 t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 957 t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 862 t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 767 t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 895 t |
| 2018 | $24.4M | 736 t |
| 2017 | $26.7M | 952 t |
Where the United States imports manual resistance welding machines from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (18%), Sweden (17%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.2M | 18% |
| Sweden | $3.9M | 17% |
| France | $3.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 13% |
| China | $2.1M | 9% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $971K | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $757K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $585K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $541K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.34 per kg, 126% above the world average of $10.33. 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.
Manual resistance welding machines exports from the United States
The United States exported $13.0 million of manual resistance welding machines in 2024 (570 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 135 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (35%), Mexico (17%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.6M | 35% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 18% |
| China | $854K | 6.6% |
| India | $811K | 6.3% |
| Switzerland | $373K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $356K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $304K | 2.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $300K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $297K | 2.3% |
| Argentina | $184K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States manual resistance welding machines imports (HS 8515.29): 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 8515.29: Welding machines and apparatus: for resistance welding of metal, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of manual resistance welding machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported manual resistance welding machines worth $23.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 988 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 201 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual resistance welding machines to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Sweden (17%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual resistance welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.34 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $10.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual resistance welding machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.7 million in 2017 to $23.0 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export manual resistance welding machines?
Yes. The United States exported $13.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual resistance welding machines?
The HS code for manual resistance welding machines is subheading 8515.29. 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.
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