EU External Trade - Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus, Soldering irons and guns

Extra-EU sourcing of Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus, Soldering irons and guns is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 62.4% of imports (€101.9M), followed by 🇲🇽 Mexico (24.4%). With an HHI of 4538, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus, Soldering irons and guns to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (22.7%, €23.0M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus, Soldering irons and guns are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇵🇱 Poland. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 37.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (7.6%) while exports were declining (-6.5%), signalling a structural market shift.