Metal molds (other types) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal molds (other types) by Kenya reached $2.1 million in 2024 (431 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 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 | $2.1M | 431 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 438 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 404 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 362 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 207 t |
| 2019 | $844K | 172 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 283 t |
Where Kenya imports metal molds (other types) from
China alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 64% |
| India | $673K | 33% |
| Turkey | $26K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $26K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.76 per kg, 60% below the world average of $11.77, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya metal molds (other types) imports (HS 8480.49): 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 8480.49: Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of metal molds (other types) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal molds (other types) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal molds (other types) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (33%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of metal molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $11.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal molds (other types) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal molds (other types)?
The HS code for metal molds (other types) is subheading 8480.49. 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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