Foundry mold boxes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported foundry mold boxes worth $2.9 million (823 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% more than in 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 | $2.9M | 823 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 405 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 52 t |
| 2021 | $242K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $792K | 34 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 234 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 38 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 125 t |
Where Turkey imports foundry mold boxes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 62% |
| Germany | $903K | 32% |
| Japan | $69K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $34K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $29K | 1% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, 54% below the world average of $7.64, 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.
Foundry mold boxes exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported foundry mold boxes worth $936 thousand (59 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Tunisia (28%), Hungary (13%), Azerbaijan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $258K | 28% |
| Hungary | $122K | 13% |
| Azerbaijan | $90K | 9.6% |
| Iran | $83K | 8.9% |
| Ukraine | $80K | 8.5% |
| Egypt | $51K | 5.4% |
| North Macedonia | $46K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $45K | 4.8% |
| Romania | $44K | 4.7% |
| France | $20K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey foundry mold boxes imports (HS 8480.10): 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 8480.10: Moulding boxes: for metal foundry.
Common questions
What is the value of foundry mold boxes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported foundry mold boxes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 823 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply foundry mold boxes to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (32%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of foundry mold boxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $7.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of foundry mold boxes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export foundry mold boxes?
Yes. Turkey exported $936 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Hungary and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for foundry mold boxes?
The HS code for foundry mold boxes is subheading 8480.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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