Mineral material molds imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral material molds by Kenya reached $7.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 151% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 422 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 227 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 315 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 840 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 524 t |
Where Kenya imports mineral material molds from
Vietnam alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 65% |
| China | $915K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $547K | 7.7% |
| United States | $513K | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $281K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $124K | 1.7% |
| India | $51K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, close to the world average of $5.27.
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 mineral material molds imports (HS 8480.60): 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 8480.60: Moulds: for mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral material molds imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported mineral material molds worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 151% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral material molds to Kenya?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (13%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral material molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral material molds to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 240%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral material molds?
The HS code for mineral material molds is subheading 8480.60. 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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