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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Electric soldering irons and guns. In 2022, Electric soldering irons and guns were the world's 3419th most traded product, with a total trade of $299M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Electric soldering irons and guns decreased by -1.29%, from $303M to $299M. Trade in Electric soldering irons and guns represent 0.0013% of total world trade.

Electric soldering irons and guns are a part of Electric Soldering Equipment.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Electric soldering irons and guns  were China ($147M), Mexico ($34.6M), Spain ($17.8M), Germany ($17.6M), and Netherlands ($15.5M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Electric soldering irons and guns were United States ($53.7M), Germany ($26.7M), Netherlands ($16.8M), United Kingdom ($13M), and Poland ($9.96M).

Ranking Electric soldering irons and guns ranks 1162nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description An electric soldering iron is used for soldering electrical wiring in appliances and other electronics, and for soldering pipes together. An electric soldering gun is used to heat up larger metal pieces and then melt solder on them.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$147M
Top Destination (2022)United States$53.7M

In 2022 Electric soldering irons and guns were the world's 3419th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Electric soldering irons and guns were China ($147M), Mexico ($34.6M), Spain ($17.8M), Germany ($17.6M), and Netherlands ($15.5M).

In 2022, the top importers of Electric soldering irons and guns were United States ($53.7M), Germany ($26.7M), Netherlands ($16.8M), United Kingdom ($13M), and Poland ($9.96M).

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Exporters of Electric soldering irons and guns (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)Mexico$4.66M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$8.45M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Electric soldering irons and guns grew the fastest in Mexico ($4.66M), Netherlands ($2.09M), Costa Rica ($1.43M), Spain ($1.18M), and France ($1.05M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Electric soldering irons and guns were United States ($8.45M), Mexico ($2.15M), Bangladesh ($1.95M), Singapore ($1.24M), and Brazil ($1.21M).

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Exporters of Electric soldering irons and guns (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Electric soldering irons and guns (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Electric soldering irons and guns.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3. This means that most of the exports of Electric soldering irons and guns are explained by 7 countries.

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Value of Exports in Electric soldering irons and guns

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$141M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$44.7M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Electric soldering irons and guns. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Electric soldering irons and guns during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Electric soldering irons and guns were China ($141M), Mexico ($25.2M), Spain ($13.6M), Chinese Taipei ($11.5M), and Malaysia ($2.21M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Electric soldering irons and guns were United States ($44.7M), United Kingdom ($10.8M), Germany ($9.04M), Russia ($8.77M), and Poland ($7.63M).

Net Trade (2022)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Electric soldering irons and guns.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Electric soldering irons and guns in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Electric soldering irons and guns by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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