Metal injection and compression molds imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported metal injection and compression molds worth $3.9 million (428 tonnes). Value rose 297% on 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 | $3.9M | 428 t |
| 2023 | $981K | 65 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 134 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 103 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 132 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 117 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 263 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal injection and compression molds from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+464% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 91% |
| South Korea | $307K | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.5% |
| India | $13K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.11 per kg, 45% below the world average of $16.48, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates metal injection and compression molds imports (HS 8480.41): 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 8480.41: Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of metal injection and compression molds imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal injection and compression molds worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 428 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 297% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal injection and compression molds to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by South Korea (8%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal injection and compression molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.11 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $16.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal injection and compression molds to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal injection and compression molds?
The HS code for metal injection and compression molds is subheading 8480.41. 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.
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