Ingot moulds and casting ladles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.7 million of ingot moulds and casting ladles in 2024 (414 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.8 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 | $2.7M | 414 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 490 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 465 t |
| 2018 | $484K | 48 t |
| 2017 | $337K | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports ingot moulds and casting ladles from
Most of the value came from Spain (43%), China (29%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.2M | 43% |
| China | $791K | 29% |
| India | $387K | 14% |
| Botswana | $204K | 7.4% |
| Austria | $165K | 6% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, 244% above the world average of $1.93. 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.
Ingot moulds and casting ladles exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported ingot moulds and casting ladles worth $16.4 million (57.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 68 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $15.7M | 96% |
| Zimbabwe | $429K | 2.6% |
| Mozambique | $245K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $53K | 0.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $9K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ingot moulds and casting ladles imports (HS 8454.20): 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 8454.20: Ingot moulds and ladles: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of ingot moulds and casting ladles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ingot moulds and casting ladles worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 414 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply ingot moulds and casting ladles to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (29%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average import price of ingot moulds and casting ladles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, 244% above the world average of $1.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ingot moulds and casting ladles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $337 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 713%. The peak was 2019 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ingot moulds and casting ladles?
Yes. South Africa exported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. That compares with imports of $2.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for ingot moulds and casting ladles?
The HS code for ingot moulds and casting ladles is subheading 8454.20. 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 8454 page.
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