Metal mold imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported metal mold worth $6.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.9 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 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 593 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 624 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 983 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 544 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 187 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 497 t |
Where Senegal imports metal mold from
Most of the value came from China (47%), India (11%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 47% |
| India | $679K | 11% |
| France | $571K | 9.1% |
| Morocco | $385K | 6.2% |
| Australia | $371K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $296K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $177K | 2.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $135K | 2.2% |
| Israel | $129K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $124K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 33% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 26% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 22% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 7.7% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 7.2% |
| 8480.10 | Foundry mold boxes | 2.1% |
| 8480.30 | Mold patterns | 1.5% |
| 8480.20 | Mold bases | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.13 per kg, 68% 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.
Metal mold exports from Senegal
Exports of metal mold by Senegal reached $230 thousand in 2024 (500 tonnes). Most of it went to Cabo Verde (46%), United Kingdom (35%), Gabon (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | $106K | 46% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 35% |
| Gabon | $23K | 9.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $5K | 2.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $1K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.5% |
| Guinea | $0K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported metal mold worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (11%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.13 per kg in 2024, 68% 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 Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2019 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export metal mold?
Yes. Senegal exported $230 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cabo Verde, the United Kingdom and Gabon. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (32% of the value) and 8480.79 (26%).
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