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U.S. Welding And Soldering Equipment Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Article Publishing Date: Aug 22, 2023
June 2023 Sees U.S. Imports of Welding and Soldering Equipment Surge to $133M
U.S. Welding And Soldering Equipment Imports
After two months of decline, purchases abroad of welding and soldering equipment increased by 4.5% to 5.5K tons in June 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 29% m-o-m.
In value terms, welding and soldering equipment imports rose remarkably to $133M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when imports increased by 19% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $167M. From December 2022 to June 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure. 
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Welding And Soldering Equipment in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| Canada | 14.3 | 26.4 | 21.7 | 17.0 | 23.8 | 25.9 | 27.3 | 20.7 | 21.4 | 20.2 | 25.6 | 13.0 | 16.3 |
| Japan | 29.2 | 18.9 | 20.6 | 33.3 | 19.5 | 30.3 | 26.2 | 18.1 | 18.4 | 19.6 | 24.1 | 22.9 | 15.6 |
| China | 12.2 | 13.6 | 16.8 | 23.6 | 20.5 | 17.8 | 13.4 | 12.0 | 13.0 | 10.9 | 18.1 | 13.6 | 15.5 |
| Mexico | 16.5 | 11.9 | 12.3 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 11.8 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 13.3 | 13.6 | 12.1 | 13.6 |
| South Korea | 5.1 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 13.1 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 9.0 |
| Italy | 5.8 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 8.1 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 8.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Vietnam | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Others | 59.8 | 46.8 | 54.8 | 55.2 | 52.7 | 58.9 | 70.2 | 65.9 | 57.9 | 62.7 | 62.2 | 54.9 | 57.7 |
| Total | 144 | 125 | 135 | 154 | 140 | 167 | 157 | 139 | 128 | 133 | 157 | 125 | 133 |
Imports by Country
China (855 tons), South Korea (764 tons) and Canada (715 tons) were the main suppliers of welding and soldering equipment imports to the United States, together comprising 42% of total imports. Japan, Vietnam, Mexico and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +2.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Canada ($16M), Japan ($16M) and China ($15M) constituted the largest welding and soldering equipment suppliers to the United States, with a combined 36% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, South Korea, Italy and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 21%.
South Korea, with a CAGR of +4.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In June 2023, the welding and soldering equipment price stood at $24,041 per ton (CIF, US), growing by 1.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 18% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $28,683 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($87,838 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($1,960 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for welding and soldering equipment in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
• NAICS 333992 - Welding and soldering equipment manufacturing
Country coverage:
• United States
Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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