Mineral material molds imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.5 million of mineral material molds in 2024 (922 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.3 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 | $3.5M | 922 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 955 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 412 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 451 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 622 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 571 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 547 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 806 t |
Where South Africa imports mineral material molds from
Most of the value came from Colombia (26%), Italy (24%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $912K | 26% |
| Italy | $855K | 24% |
| China | $441K | 13% |
| Portugal | $399K | 11% |
| Germany | $378K | 11% |
| Spain | $284K | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $127K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $50K | 1.4% |
| India | $35K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.27, 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.
Mineral material molds exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $762 thousand of mineral material molds in 2024 (131 tonnes). United States alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $501K | 66% |
| Namibia | $113K | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $68K | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $15K | 2% |
| Zambia | $10K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $8K | 1.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.9% |
| China | $6K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa mineral material molds imports (HS 8480.60): 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 8480.60: Moulds: for mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral material molds imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported mineral material molds worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 922 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral material molds to South Africa?
Colombia was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($912 thousand), followed by Italy (24%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral material molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral material molds to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export mineral material molds?
Yes. South Africa exported $762 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral material molds?
The HS code for mineral material molds is subheading 8480.60. 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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