Metal mold imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal mold by Cameroon reached $11.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 89% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 740 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 499 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 639 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 341 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 311 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 430 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 316 t |
Where Cameroon imports metal mold from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Netherlands (17%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 45% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 17% |
| France | $2.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $927K | 7.8% |
| India | $351K | 3% |
| Turkey | $305K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $295K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $274K | 2.3% |
| Benin | $185K | 1.6% |
| United States | $73K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 52% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 22% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 14% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 5.2% |
| 8480.20 | Mold bases | 2.3% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 1.9% |
| 8480.50 | Glass molds | 1.7% |
| 8480.30 | Mold patterns | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.69 per kg, 52% below the world average of $15.98, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon metal mold imports (HS 8480): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8480: Moulding boxes for metal foundry, moulding patterns, moulds for metals (excluding ingot moulds), metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of metal mold imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported metal mold worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 810% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.69 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $15.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal mold to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 336%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (52% of the value) and 8480.60 (22%).
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