Mineral material molds imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral material molds by Egypt reached $6.6 million in 2024 (798 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.8 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 | $6.6M | 798 t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 838 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 518 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 447 t |
Where Egypt imports mineral material molds from
The largest suppliers were Italy (24%), China (17%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 24% |
| China | $1.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $846K | 13% |
| United States | $836K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $762K | 12% |
| Turkey | $276K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $241K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $238K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $232K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $138K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.32 per kg, 58% above the world average of $5.27. 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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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 8480.60: Moulds: for mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral material molds imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported mineral material molds worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 798 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral material molds to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (17%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral material molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.32 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $5.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mineral material molds to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2023 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral material molds?
The HS code for mineral material molds is subheading 8480.60. 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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