Mold bases imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.9 million of mold bases in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 111% 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 | $3.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 652 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 165 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 288 t |
| 2020 | $910K | 276 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 943 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports mold bases from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), South Korea (37%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+610% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 66% below the world average of $4.60, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates mold bases imports (HS 8480.20): 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 8480.20: Mould bases: for metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of mold bases imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported mold bases worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries supply mold bases to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Korea (37%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of mold bases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $4.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mold bases to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mold bases?
The HS code for mold bases is subheading 8480.20. 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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