Metal mold imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported metal mold worth $6.0 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.2 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 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 855 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 879 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 720 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 561 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 356 t |
Where Mozambique imports metal mold from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 65% |
| India | $781K | 13% |
| Germany | $389K | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $263K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $162K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $123K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $63K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $45K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $41K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 50% |
| 8480.20 | Mold bases | 17% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 14% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 13% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 2.9% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 1.7% |
| 8480.30 | Mold patterns | 1.4% |
| 8480.10 | Foundry mold boxes | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.84 per kg, 63% 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 Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported metal mold worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (13%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.84 per kg in 2024, 63% 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 Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2021 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (50% of the value) and 8480.20 (17%).
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