Metal mold imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal mold by the Republic of the Congo reached $3.4 million in 2024 (562 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $3.4M | 563 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 309 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 144 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 122 t |
| 2019 | $972K | 46 t |
| 2018 | $664K | 174 t |
| 2017 | $656K | 96 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports metal mold from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+758% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 68% |
| Germany | $348K | 10% |
| India | $295K | 8.6% |
| France | $229K | 6.6% |
| Lebanon | $142K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $44K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 70% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 14% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 7.3% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 3.5% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 3% |
| 8480.20 | Mold bases | 1.6% |
| 8480.30 | Mold patterns | 0.5% |
| 8480.10 | Foundry mold boxes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.13 per kg, 62% 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported metal mold worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 562 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (10%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 758% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.13 per kg in 2024, 62% 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 the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $656 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 425%. The peak was 2021 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (70% of the value) and 8480.60 (14%).
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