Mold patterns imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mold patterns by Egypt reached $4.7 million in 2024 (319 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $4.7M | 319 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 82 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 157 t |
| 2021 | $481K | 79 t |
| 2020 | $242K | 45 t |
| 2019 | $794K | 149 t |
| 2018 | $494K | 91 t |
| 2017 | $331K | 32 t |
Where Egypt imports mold patterns from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Spain (18%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 38% |
| Spain | $854K | 18% |
| Italy | $364K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $346K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $302K | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $294K | 6.3% |
| Syria | $187K | 4% |
| United States | $126K | 2.7% |
| India | $87K | 1.9% |
| Luxembourg | $83K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.69 per kg, close to the world average of $14.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mold patterns exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $513 thousand of mold patterns in 2024 (45 tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (48%), Saudi Arabia (32%), Syria (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $246K | 48% |
| Saudi Arabia | $162K | 32% |
| Syria | $49K | 9.6% |
| Jordan | $12K | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $11K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $9K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.5% |
| France | $3K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt mold patterns imports (HS 8480.30): 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 8480.30: Moulding patterns: of metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of mold patterns imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported mold patterns worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 319 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply mold patterns to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Spain (18%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 802% on the year.
What is the average import price of mold patterns per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.28 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 patterns to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $331 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export mold patterns?
Yes. Egypt exported $513 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mold patterns?
The HS code for mold patterns is subheading 8480.30. 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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