Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $51.7 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $51.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $37.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $35.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Luxembourg (12%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+639% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.1M | 41% |
| Luxembourg | $6.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 11% |
| India | $5.4M | 10% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 7.6% |
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $967K | 1.9% |
| France | $354K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.31 per kg, 31% below the world average of $20.81, 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.
Plastic and rubber injection molds exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $2.2 million (213 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 54% |
| Germany | $302K | 14% |
| Switzerland | $184K | 8.4% |
| Russia | $180K | 8.2% |
| India | $136K | 6.2% |
| China | $109K | 5% |
| Syria | $42K | 1.9% |
| Oman | $26K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic and rubber injection molds imports (HS 8480.71): 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 8480.71: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber injection molds imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $51.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by Luxembourg (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.31 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $20.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $51.7 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic and rubber injection molds?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Germany and Switzerland. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $49.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds?
The HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds is subheading 8480.71. 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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