Metal mold imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal mold by Kenya reached $25.2 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $25.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya imports metal mold from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Vietnam (18%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 36% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 18% |
| India | $4.6M | 18% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $944K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $638K | 2.5% |
| United States | $558K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $547K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $414K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 32% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 28% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 26% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 8.1% |
| 8480.50 | Glass molds | 2.9% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 1.6% |
| 8480.20 | Mold bases | 0.6% |
| 8480.30 | Mold patterns | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.87 per kg, 57% below the world average of $15.98, 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.
Metal mold exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported metal mold worth $917 thousand (175 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (46%), Tanzania (22%), Ethiopia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $425K | 46% |
| Tanzania | $202K | 22% |
| Ethiopia | $94K | 10% |
| Germany | $45K | 4.9% |
| Ghana | $29K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $29K | 3.1% |
| China | $25K | 2.7% |
| Jordan | $24K | 2.6% |
| Nigeria | $10K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya metal mold imports (HS 8480): 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: Moulding boxes for metal foundry, moulding patterns, moulds for metals (excluding ingot moulds), metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of metal mold imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal mold worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Vietnam (18%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.87 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $15.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal mold to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export metal mold?
Yes. Kenya exported $917 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (31% of the value) and 8480.60 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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