Metal mold imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $23.2 million of metal mold in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $23.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports metal mold from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Luxembourg (19%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 40% |
| Luxembourg | $4.5M | 19% |
| India | $3.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $712K | 3.1% |
| Croatia | $599K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $324K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $259K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $240K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 50% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 24% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 11% |
| 8480.50 | Glass molds | 5.9% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 4% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 2.3% |
| 8480.20 | Mold bases | 1.4% |
| 8480.10 | Foundry mold boxes | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.73 per kg, 52% 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 Tanzania
Tanzania exported $340 thousand of metal mold in 2024 (109 tonnes). Turkey alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported metal mold worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Luxembourg (19%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.73 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $15.98 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 mold to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, an increase of 227%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export metal mold?
Yes. Tanzania exported $340 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Mozambique and Ghana. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (50% of the value) and 8480.79 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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