Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $5.6 million (578 tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.0 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 | $5.6M | 578 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 384 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 532 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 311 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 740 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 654 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 452 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 571 t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+930% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 81% |
| Germany | $425K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $403K | 7.2% |
| India | $197K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $17K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.64 per kg, 54% 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 578 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 930% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.64 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $20.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2020 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 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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