Metal mold imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal mold by Tunisia reached $56.7 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $56.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $60.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $53.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $46.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $43.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $48.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $53.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $30.7M | 2.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports metal mold from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Italy (24%), France (21%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.2M | 30% |
| Italy | $13.4M | 24% |
| France | $11.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 8.7% |
| Luxembourg | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 2% |
| Poland | $650K | 1.1% |
| Romania | $597K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $424K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 62% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 22% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 4.8% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 4.4% |
| 8480.50 | Glass molds | 2.7% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 1.5% |
| 8480.20 | Mold bases | 1% |
| 8480.30 | Mold patterns | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.34 per kg, 84% above the world average of $15.98. 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.
Metal mold exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $7.0 million of metal mold in 2024 (310 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (37%), France (37%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+452% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia imported metal mold worth $56.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Italy (24%) and France (21%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.34 per kg in 2024, 84% above 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 Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.7 million in 2017 to $56.7 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2023 at $60.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export metal mold?
Yes. Tunisia exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $49.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (62% of the value) and 8480.79 (22%).
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