The hand-held torches for soldering, brazing, or welding import volume in the US was at 1.95 million kilograms in 2023. The forecast indicates a gradual increase from 2024 through 2028, with an average annual growth rate over these five years (CAGR) of approximately 2.2%. Year-on-year, the import volume is anticipated to grow from 2024 to 2025 by 3%, from 2025 to 2026 by 2.8%, from 2026 to 2027 by 2.7%, and from 2027 to 2028 by 2.6%.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of technological advancements and innovations in hand-held torch designs and their influence on import demands.
Trends in US manufacturing and construction activities, which could drive increased demand for these tools.
Potential shifts in trade policies or tariffs affecting import volumes.
Environmental regulations and their influence on the types of torches being imported.