Other welding machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $595.7 million of other welding machines in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 216 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% 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 | $595.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $515.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $453.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $431.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $387.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $332.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $354.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $383.9M | 5.2K t |
Where the United States imports other welding machines from
Most of the value came from South Korea (34%), Germany (18%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $200.2M | 34% |
| Germany | $106.1M | 18% |
| Japan | $65.4M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $61.1M | 10% |
| China | $35.5M | 6% |
| Canada | $33.9M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $17.5M | 2.9% |
| France | $12.1M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $8.4M | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $7.3M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $72.25 per kg, 105% above the world average of $35.31. 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.
Other welding machines exports from the United States
The United States exported $247.3 million of other welding machines in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 153 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (44%), Canada (15%), China (4%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $108.9M | 44% |
| Canada | $38.0M | 15% |
| China | $11.1M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7.6M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $5.2M | 2.1% |
| Costa Rica | $4.4M | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $4.0M | 1.6% |
| Australia | $3.7M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States other welding machines imports (HS 8515.80): 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 8515.80: Welding machines and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of other welding machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported other welding machines worth $595.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply other welding machines to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($200.2 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of other welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $72.25 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $35.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other welding machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $383.9 million in 2017 to $595.7 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $431.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export other welding machines?
Yes. The United States exported $247.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $348.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other welding machines?
The HS code for other welding machines is subheading 8515.80. 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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