Metal injection and compression molds imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.0 million of metal injection and compression molds in 2024 (162 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.5 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 | $3.0M | 162 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 97 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 220 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 135 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 111 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 110 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 139 t |
Where South Africa imports metal injection and compression molds from
The largest suppliers were Germany (45%), China (42%), Portugal (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 46% |
| China | $1.2M | 42% |
| Portugal | $336K | 11% |
| India | $10K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.26 per kg, close to the world average of $16.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa metal injection and compression molds imports (HS 8480.41): 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 8480.41: Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of metal injection and compression molds imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal injection and compression molds worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal injection and compression molds to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (42%) and Portugal (11%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal injection and compression molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.26 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $16.48 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 injection and compression molds to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal injection and compression molds?
The HS code for metal injection and compression molds is subheading 8480.41. 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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