85153100 - Machines and apparatus for - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 47.5% of imports (€278.5M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (18.6%). With an HHI of 2723, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (21.0%, €350.7M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇵🇱 Poland. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 18.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (15.7%) and exports rising (11.2%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic (NC8 85153100) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 47.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic?

The extra-EU trade balance for Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic (NC8 85153100) is €1.1B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €586.5M, exports: €1.7B).

How much does the EU import of Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic?

The EU imported €586.5M of Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic (NC8 85153100) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 28.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic?

The weighted average import price of Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic (NC8 85153100) is €20.30/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic?

The leading EU member state importer of Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, Fully or partly automatic (NC8 85153100) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 18.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (15.7%) and exports rising (11.2%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€350.7M	21.0%	6.6M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€202.9M	12.1%	2.2M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€137.4M	8.2%	3.1M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€80.0M	4.8%	1.9M kg
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€68.4M	4.1%	1.6M kg
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€38.1M	2.3%	1.0M kg
7	🇮🇳 India	€34.5M	2.1%	489K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€278.5M	20.9Mt	€13.34/kg	55.5%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€109.4M	2.3Mt	€48.01/kg	21.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€48.3M	1.1Mt	€45.86/kg	9.6%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€37.7M	323Kt	€116.63/kg	7.5%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18.8M	646Kt	€29.05/kg	3.7%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€8.9M	390Kt	€22.90/kg	1.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€350.7M	6.6Mt	€52.89/kg	38.5%
2	🇨🇳 China	€202.9M	2.2Mt	€91.37/kg	22.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€137.4M	3.1Mt	€44.38/kg	15.1%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€80.0M	1.9Mt	€41.92/kg	8.8%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€68.4M	1.6Mt	€41.59/kg	7.5%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€38.1M	1.0Mt	€37.61/kg	4.2%
7	🇮🇳 India	€34.5M	489Kt	€70.49/kg	3.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€278.5M	20.9Mt	€13.34/kg	55.5%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€109.4M	2.3Mt	€48.01/kg	21.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€48.3M	1.1Mt	€45.86/kg	9.6%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€37.7M	323Kt	€116.63/kg	7.5%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18.8M	646Kt	€29.05/kg	3.7%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€8.9M	390Kt	€22.90/kg	1.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€350.7M	6.6Mt	€52.89/kg	38.5%
2	🇨🇳 China	€202.9M	2.2Mt	€91.37/kg	22.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€137.4M	3.1Mt	€44.38/kg	15.1%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€80.0M	1.9Mt	€41.92/kg	8.8%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€68.4M	1.6Mt	€41.59/kg	7.5%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€38.1M	1.0Mt	€37.61/kg	4.2%
7	🇮🇳 India	€34.5M	489Kt	€70.49/kg	3.8%

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