Welding Electrodes
Base Metals · HS 8311 · verified suppliers & live price
About Welding Electrodes
Welding electrodes are consumable rods or wires used to create fused joints in steel fabrication and repair. Primary applications include structural steel construction, shipbuilding, pipeline installation, and heavy equipment manufacturing. International trade focuses on mild steel electrodes (AWS E6010, E6013, E7018 classifications), stainless steel variants, and flux-cored wires. Major producers include China, India, Russia, and Japan, with China dominating global exports. Eastern European suppliers compete on cost-efficiency. Buyers should verify electrode storage conditions—moisture absorption degrades performance, particularly for low-hydrogen types—and confirm AWS or ISO certification documentation before bulk procurement to ensure consistency across production batches.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- E6013, 3.2mm
- HS code
- 8311
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Base Metals
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Welding Electrodes currently matches 59 verified suppliers across 5 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 74/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Welding Electrodes suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Welding Electrodes?
Welding Electrodes is priced at approximately $2,992.5 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Welding Electrodes to source?
Welding Electrodes carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 74/100 (Strong), based on 59 verified suppliers across 5 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Welding Electrodes?
Genesis Trade lists verified Welding Electrodes suppliers and exporters worldwide, including Hollis Agricultural Welding Pty. Limited, The Trustee For Uno Numero Trust Trading As Fraser Coast Welding, The Trustee For Bv Fabrication & Welding Trading Trust, Sunraysia Gas & Welding Supplies Pty Ltd. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Welding Electrodes safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.