Metal mold imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal mold by Lebanon reached $3.9 million in 2024 (535 tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.4 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 | $3.9M | 535 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 89 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 206 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 135 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 95 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 483 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 914 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 482 t |
Where Lebanon imports metal mold from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Turkey (28%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 41% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 28% |
| Italy | $452K | 12% |
| Belgium | $206K | 5.2% |
| India | $189K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $184K | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $58K | 1.5% |
| Syria | $48K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.8% |
| France | $28K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.79 | Moulds: for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types | 50% |
| 8480.71 | Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types | 28% |
| 8480.49 | Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, other than injection or compression types | 7.8% |
| 8480.30 | Moulding patterns: of metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics | 3.9% |
| 8480.50 | Moulds: for glass | 3.8% |
| 8480.41 | Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, injection or compression types | 3.1% |
| 8480.60 | Moulds: for mineral materials | 1.9% |
| 8480.20 | Mould bases: for metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, 54% 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 Lebanon
Lebanon exported $2.5 million of metal mold in 2024 (118 tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (39%), Togo (10%), Syria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $958K | 39% |
| Togo | $254K | 10% |
| Syria | $209K | 8.5% |
| Nigeria | $185K | 7.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $142K | 5.7% |
| Slovenia | $115K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $86K | 3.5% |
| Algeria | $76K | 3.1% |
| Benin | $56K | 2.3% |
| Cyprus | $46K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported metal mold worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 535 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $15.98 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of metal mold to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $7.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export metal mold?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Togo and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8480.79 (50% of the value) and 8480.71 (28%). 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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