Mineral material molds imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported mineral material molds worth $30.4 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 198 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 8% 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 | $30.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mineral material molds from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (35%), China (22%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $10.6M | 35% |
| China | $6.6M | 22% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 18% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 9.9% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Colombia | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $757K | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $475K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $467K | 1.5% |
| India | $321K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mineral material molds worth $30.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral material molds to Saudi Arabia?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by China (22%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 746% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral material molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $5.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mineral material molds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $30.4 million in 2024, an increase of 245%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 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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