Welding equipment parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported welding equipment parts worth $40.3 million (819 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 211 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $54.1 million.
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 | $40.3M | 819 t |
| 2023 | $42.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $52.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $43.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $48.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $46.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $52.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $54.1M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports welding equipment parts from
The largest suppliers were China (19%), Taiwan (13%), Mexico (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 19% |
| Taiwan | $5.3M | 13% |
| Mexico | $4.4M | 11% |
| Canada | $4.0M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 6.3% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| India | $2.1M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.17 per kg, 113% above the world average of $23.05. 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.
Welding equipment parts exports from the United States
The United States exported $27.9 million of welding equipment parts in 2024 (435 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 136 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (29%), Canada (14%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $8.0M | 29% |
| Canada | $4.0M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 7.5% |
| China | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $982K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $947K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $715K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $621K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $608K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $573K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States welding equipment parts imports (HS 8468.90): 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 8468.90: Machinery and apparatus: parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of welding equipment parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported welding equipment parts worth $40.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 819 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 211 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding equipment parts to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Taiwan (13%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.17 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $23.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding equipment parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.1 million in 2017 to $40.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $54.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export welding equipment parts?
Yes. The United States exported $27.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding equipment parts?
The HS code for welding equipment parts is subheading 8468.90. 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?
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