Metal mold imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $10.1 million of metal mold in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 658 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 852 t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 784 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports metal mold from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), France (21%), Luxembourg (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 28% |
| France | $2.1M | 21% |
| Luxembourg | $1.1M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $963K | 9.6% |
| Lebanon | $958K | 9.5% |
| Switzerland | $752K | 7.5% |
| India | $322K | 3.2% |
| United States | $276K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $183K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $149K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 57% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 17% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 14% |
| 8480.20 | Mold bases | 3.1% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 3% |
| 8480.10 | Foundry mold boxes | 2.8% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 1.9% |
| 8480.30 | Mold patterns | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, 53% 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.
Metal mold exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of metal mold by Cote d'Ivoire reached $240 thousand in 2024 (50 tonnes). Senegal alone took 56% of it.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported metal mold worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by France (21%) and Luxembourg (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $15.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal mold to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export metal mold?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $240 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Guinea and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (57% of the value) and 8480.79 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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