Metal molds (other types) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.0 million of metal molds (other types) in 2024 (302 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.3 million.
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 | $3.0M | 302 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 187 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 210 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 401 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 264 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 339 t |
Where Egypt imports metal molds (other types) from
Most of the value came from Turkey (46%), China (32%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 46% |
| China | $985K | 32% |
| Italy | $347K | 11% |
| Japan | $130K | 4.3% |
| India | $59K | 2% |
| Ireland | $38K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $36K | 1.2% |
| Syria | $15K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $14K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.05 per kg, close to the world average of $11.77.
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 metal molds (other types) imports (HS 8480.49): 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 8480.49: Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of metal molds (other types) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal molds (other types) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal molds (other types) to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (32%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.05 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $11.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal molds (other types) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal molds (other types)?
The HS code for metal molds (other types) is subheading 8480.49. 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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