Metal mold imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal mold by Uganda reached $8.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $8.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 826 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 857 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 808 t |
Where Uganda imports metal mold from
Most of the value came from China (44%), India (17%), Luxembourg (16%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+748% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 53% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 26% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 8.6% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 6% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 3.2% |
| 8480.30 | Mold patterns | 1.8% |
| 8480.20 | Mold bases | 0.9% |
| 8480.10 | Foundry mold boxes | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.99 per kg, 63% 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 Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported metal mold worth $236 thousand (49 tonnes). Kenya alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported metal mold worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (17%) and Luxembourg (16%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024, 63% 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 Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export metal mold?
Yes. Uganda exported $236 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (53% of the value) and 8480.79 (26%).
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 Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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