Plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic and rubber molds (other types) by Egypt reached $24.0 million in 2024 (694 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.1 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 | $24.0M | 694 t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 871 t |
| 2022 | $32.1M | 842 t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 799 t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 839 t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 764 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 648 t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 836 t |
Where Egypt imports plastic and rubber molds (other types) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 69% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 7.8% |
| Austria | $783K | 3.3% |
| France | $625K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $319K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $204K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $202K | 0.8% |
| Luxembourg | $130K | 0.5% |
| Slovenia | $114K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.57 per kg, 56% above the world average of $22.20. 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.
Plastic and rubber molds (other types) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plastic and rubber molds (other types) worth $268 thousand (20 tonnes). Most of it went to Tunisia (44%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Syria (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $119K | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61K | 23% |
| Syria | $38K | 14% |
| Italy | $15K | 5.7% |
| Uganda | $11K | 3.9% |
| Algeria | $9K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 1.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.6% |
| Libya | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports (HS 8480.79): 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 8480.79: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber molds (other types) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic and rubber molds (other types) worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 694 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber molds (other types) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by South Korea (11%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.57 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $22.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber molds (other types) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $32.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plastic and rubber molds (other types)?
Yes. Egypt exported $268 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types)?
The HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types) is subheading 8480.79. 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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