This document discusses the welding stick electrode market. It provides information on welding and consumables, key regions and factors driving the market. Stick electrodes have the largest market share at 40.5% due to being inexpensive and portable, though they require manual labor and the weld needs flux cleaned off. Major consumption sectors are construction and infrastructure. The top brands in India's stick electrode market are ESAB, Lincoln Electric, and Bohler Welding, which combined hold 45% market share. Small fabrication and repair shops are a key customer type.