Mold patterns exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported mold patterns worth $14.2 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 116 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey exports mold patterns to
Most of it went to Germany (18%), Kazakhstan (14%), Spain (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 18% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.9M | 14% |
| Spain | $856K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $834K | 5.9% |
| Romania | $829K | 5.9% |
| Russia | $598K | 4.2% |
| Algeria | $592K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $567K | 4% |
| Poland | $515K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $408K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.52 per kg, 40% below the world average of $14.28, 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.
Mold patterns imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $11.5 million of mold patterns in 2024 (850 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 174 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Spain (32%), Germany (25%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.7M | 32% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 25% |
| China | $1.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 14% |
| Japan | $385K | 3.3% |
| Algeria | $180K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $176K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $108K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 0.8% |
| Croatia | $78K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey mold patterns exports (HS 8480.30): 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 8480.30: Moulding patterns: of metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of mold patterns exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported mold patterns worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 116 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy mold patterns from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Kazakhstan (14%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average export price of mold patterns per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.52 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $14.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of mold patterns from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import mold patterns?
Yes. Turkey imported $11.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Germany and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mold patterns?
The HS code for mold patterns is subheading 8480.30. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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