Mold patterns imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mold patterns by Saudi Arabia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (340 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.4 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 | $5.9M | 340 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 57 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 319 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 447 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 454 t |
| 2019 | $975K | 174 t |
| 2018 | $446K | 91 t |
| 2017 | $452K | 54 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mold patterns from
Most of the value came from Hong Kong (42%), China (39%), Turkey (4%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.5M | 43% |
| China | $2.3M | 39% |
| Turkey | $210K | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $173K | 3% |
| Egypt | $162K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 2.4% |
| United States | $83K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $72K | 1.2% |
| India | $66K | 1.1% |
| Luxembourg | $30K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.26 per kg, 21% above the world average of $14.28. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mold patterns exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported mold patterns worth $233 thousand (121 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $157K | 68% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 21% |
| Jordan | $11K | 4.8% |
| Yemen | $11K | 4.6% |
| United States | $4K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia mold patterns imports (HS 8480.30): 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 8480.30: Moulding patterns: of metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of mold patterns imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mold patterns worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 340 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply mold patterns to Saudi Arabia?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (39%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of mold patterns per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.26 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $14.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mold patterns to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $452 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export mold patterns?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $233 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mold patterns?
The HS code for mold patterns is subheading 8480.30. 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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