Mold bases imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.4 million of mold bases in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 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 | $4.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 940 t |
| 2021 | $996K | 304 t |
| 2020 | $508K | 582 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $967K | 899 t |
| 2017 | $873K | 797 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mold bases from
South Korea alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.7M | 60% |
| China | $1.3M | 29% |
| Germany | $148K | 3.4% |
| France | $84K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $78K | 1.8% |
| United States | $46K | 1% |
| Japan | $32K | 0.7% |
| India | $25K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 70% below the world average of $4.60, 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 Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia mold bases imports (HS 8480.20): 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 8480.20: Mould bases: for metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of mold bases imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mold bases worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 154 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply mold bases to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (29%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 681% on the year.
What is the average import price of mold bases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $4.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mold bases to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $873 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 404%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mold bases?
The HS code for mold bases is subheading 8480.20. 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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