South-Eastern Asia: Cored Arc-Welding Wire Market 2025

Cored Arc-Welding Wire Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the Southeast Asian cored arc-welding wire market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.6%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cored Arc-Welding Wire Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, cored arc-welding wire production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cored Arc-Welding Wire Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, cored arc-welding wire exports in South-Eastern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 26% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cored arc-welding wire exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Vietnam represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 79% of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Singapore (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 17% share of total exports. Thailand (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Vietnam was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cored arc-welding wire exports, with a CAGR of +13.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Thailand (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (+31 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Thailand (-2 p.p.), Singapore (-4.3 p.p.) and Malaysia (-22.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest cored arc-welding wire supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Vietnam stood at +8.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (-4.8% per year) and Singapore (-4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Cored Arc-Welding Wire Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, imports of cored arc-welding wire in South-Eastern Asia rose notably to X tons, surging by 13% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cored arc-welding wire imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) represented the major importer of cored arc-welding wire in South-Eastern Asia, generating 83% of total import. Malaysia (X tons) held a 9.3% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Philippines (6%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cored arc-welding wire importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Thailand ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +25.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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