This　paper　reviews　the　global　progress　on　welding　consumables　for　high　strength　low　alloy　steel.　The　numerous　aspects,　such　as　the　toughness　and　cleanliness　of　weld　metal,　the　new　removal　mechanisms　of　impurity　elements　and　the　crack　resistance　of　weld　metal,　are　discussed.　To　meet　increasing　environment　requirements,　the　fumes　and　life　cycle　assessment　of　welding　consumables　are　also　discussed.　Finally,　future　trends　in　the　development　of　welding　consumables　for　high　strength　low　alloy　steel　are　pointed　out.