HS Code:
Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus (HS Code: 8515.19) encompass equipment used for joining metals by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint. These machines are critical in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and construction for creating strong, permanent bonds between metal components. This category includes both manual and automated systems, catering to a wide range of applications from small-scale repairs to large industrial manufacturing processes.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 300 million
25% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 250 million
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 200 million
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand for automated brazing systems
Increased efficiency and precision in manufacturing, especially in automotive and aerospace sectors, driving market growth.
2021-2023
Shift towards eco-friendly soldering materials
Growing regulations on hazardous substances are pushing manufacturers to adopt lead-free soldering solutions, increasing production costs but improving sustainability.
2020-2022
Growth in electronics manufacturing in Asia-Pacific
High demand for soldering equipment in countries like China, Vietnam, and India due to booming electronics production.
2019-2023
The European Union introduced stricter safety and environmental standards for brazing and soldering machines to reduce workplace hazards and emissions.
March 2023
Manufacturers may face higher compliance costs, potentially increasing prices in the EU market but improving product safety.
A recent bilateral agreement reduced tariffs on industrial machinery, including brazing and soldering equipment, between the US and China.
January 2023
Expected to boost trade volumes between the two countries, benefiting Chinese exporters and US importers with lower costs.
Major manufacturers in Germany and Japan unveiled new laser-based brazing systems offering higher precision and energy efficiency.
September 2022
Likely to drive adoption in high-tech industries, potentially increasing market share for German and Japanese exporters.