Mold bases imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mold bases by Egypt reached $2.7 million in 2024 (622 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 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 | $2.7M | 622 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 6 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 324 t |
| 2021 | $470K | 56 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $931K | 78 t |
| 2018 | $777K | 48 t |
| 2017 | $820K | 58 t |
Where Egypt imports mold bases from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+695% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 53% |
| Germany | $680K | 25% |
| India | $217K | 8% |
| France | $91K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $64K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $53K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $45K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $37K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $29K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, close to the world average of $4.60.
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 mold bases imports (HS 8480.20): 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 8480.20: Mould bases: for metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of mold bases imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported mold bases worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 622 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply mold bases to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (25%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 695% on the year.
What is the average import price of mold bases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mold bases to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $820 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mold bases?
The HS code for mold bases is subheading 8480.20. 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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