Metal mold imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $8.3 million of metal mold in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $8.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 668 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 312 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 322 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 344 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 257 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 176 t |
| 2017 | $955K | 52 t |
Where Libya imports metal mold from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Germany (19%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+761% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 40% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 19% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 16% |
| Turkey | $708K | 8.6% |
| France | $544K | 6.6% |
| United States | $446K | 5.4% |
| India | $132K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $120K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $56K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $31K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 59% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 20% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 15% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 4.9% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 1.8% |
| 8480.30 | Mold patterns | 0.6% |
| 8480.50 | Glass molds | 0.1% |
| 8480.10 | Foundry mold boxes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.05 per kg, 50% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya 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 Libya?
Libya imported metal mold worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.05 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $15.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal mold to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $955 thousand in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 765%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (58% of the value) and 8480.60 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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