Foundry mold boxes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of foundry mold boxes by Egypt reached $5.4 million in 2024 (48 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 158 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% 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 | $5.4M | 48 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 79 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $106K | 11 t |
| 2020 | $248K | 14 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $210K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $267K | 10 t |
Where Egypt imports foundry mold boxes from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 69% |
| United Arab Emirates | $587K | 11% |
| South Korea | $539K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $230K | 4.2% |
| France | $101K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $87K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $51K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $112.59 per kg, 1374% above the world average of $7.64. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt foundry mold boxes imports (HS 8480.10): 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 8480.10: Moulding boxes: for metal foundry.
Common questions
What is the value of foundry mold boxes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported foundry mold boxes worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 158 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply foundry mold boxes to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of foundry mold boxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $112.59 per kg in 2024, 1374% above the world average of $7.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of foundry mold boxes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $267 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for foundry mold boxes?
The HS code for foundry mold boxes is subheading 8480.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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