Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic and rubber injection molds by Egypt reached $47.1 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $73.5 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 | $47.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $55.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $51.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $73.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $67.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $58.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $51.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $38.8M | 3.5K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.65 per kg, 63% below the world average of $20.81, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic and rubber injection molds exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $489 thousand (78 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $272K | 56% |
| Italy | $118K | 24% |
| Spain | $22K | 4.5% |
| Kenya | $20K | 4% |
| Algeria | $12K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $11K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $11K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 1.5% |
| China | $6K | 1.2% |
| Djibouti | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plastic and rubber injection molds imports (HS 8480.71): 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 8480.71: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber injection molds imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $47.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($27.8 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.65 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $20.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.8 million in 2017 to $47.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $73.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plastic and rubber injection molds?
Yes. Egypt exported $489 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Italy and Spain. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $46.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds?
The HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds is subheading 8480.71. 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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