Metal molds (other types) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal molds (other types) by South Africa reached $3.9 million in 2024 (193 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.4 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 | $3.9M | 193 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 201 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 279 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 300 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 184 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 272 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 289 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 385 t |
Where South Africa imports metal molds (other types) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 61% |
| China | $789K | 20% |
| Turkey | $432K | 11% |
| Australia | $94K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $68K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $40K | 1% |
| United States | $36K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $20K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.37 per kg, 73% above the world average of $11.77. 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa metal molds (other types) imports (HS 8480.49): 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 8480.49: Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of metal molds (other types) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal molds (other types) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 193 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal molds (other types) to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (20%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.37 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $11.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal molds (other types) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal molds (other types)?
The HS code for metal molds (other types) is subheading 8480.49. 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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