Welding machine parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $568.7 million of welding machine parts in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 4% 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 | $568.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $546.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $577.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $542.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $451.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $501.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $514.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $517.3M | 7.2K t |
Where the United States imports welding machine parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (22%), Japan (14%), Canada (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $123.1M | 22% |
| Japan | $78.7M | 14% |
| Canada | $69.4M | 12% |
| China | $58.7M | 10% |
| Mexico | $52.7M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $39.5M | 6.9% |
| Switzerland | $26.7M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $23.3M | 4.1% |
| Austria | $16.6M | 2.9% |
| India | $12.8M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.54 per kg, 42% above the world average of $38.40. 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 machine parts exports from the United States
Exports of welding machine parts by the United States reached $439.8 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 170 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (29%), Canada (28%), China (5%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $128.8M | 29% |
| Canada | $125.1M | 29% |
| China | $20.0M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $18.8M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11.5M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $9.8M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $8.8M | 2% |
| Australia | $6.9M | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $6.9M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $6.5M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States welding machine parts imports (HS 8515.90): 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 8515.90: Welding, brazing or soldering machines: parts of the machines of heading no. 8515.
Common questions
What is the value of welding machine parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported welding machine parts worth $568.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding machine parts to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($123.1 million), followed by Japan (14%) and Canada (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.54 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $38.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding machine parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $517.3 million in 2017 to $568.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $577.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $527.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export welding machine parts?
Yes. The United States exported $439.8 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 $129.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding machine parts?
The HS code for welding machine parts is subheading 8515.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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