EU: Electric Soldering Iron Market 2025

Electric Soldering Iron Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU electric soldering iron market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Electric Soldering Iron Production in the EU

In value terms, electric soldering iron production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Electric Soldering Iron Exports

Exports in the EU

Electric soldering iron exports reduced to X units in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electric soldering iron exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) represented the largest exporter of electric soldering irons and guns, mixing up X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). Poland (X units), France (X units), Italy (X units), Austria (X units) and Belgium (X units) held a little share of total exports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of electric soldering irons and guns. At the same time, Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), France (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Austria (X%), Spain (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic and France increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Electric Soldering Iron Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of electric soldering irons and guns were imported in the European Union; increasing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, electric soldering iron imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) was the largest importer of electric soldering irons and guns, constituting X% of total imports. France (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Italy (X%), Poland (X%), Spain (X%) and Finland (X%). Sweden (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to electric soldering iron imports into Germany stood at X%. At the same time, France (X%), Sweden (X%), Poland (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Finland and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. France (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.), Finland (X p.p.) and Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Spain, Poland and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported electric soldering irons and guns in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Germany, electric soldering iron imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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