Ingot moulds and casting ladles imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ingot moulds and casting ladles by the United Kingdom reached $7.4 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.0 million.
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 | $7.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 989 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ingot moulds and casting ladles from
Most of the value came from Poland (46%), Japan (30%), China (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.4M | 46% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 30% |
| China | $1.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $320K | 4.3% |
| United States | $123K | 1.7% |
| India | $67K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $19K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.93. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ingot moulds and casting ladles exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of ingot moulds and casting ladles by the United Kingdom reached $3.8 million in 2024 (225 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (28%), Mexico (14%), Chile (10%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 28% |
| Mexico | $536K | 14% |
| Chile | $372K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $339K | 8.9% |
| Spain | $299K | 7.9% |
| India | $223K | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $195K | 5.1% |
| Poland | $107K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $71K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $66K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ingot moulds and casting ladles imports (HS 8454.20): 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 8454.20: Ingot moulds and ladles: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of ingot moulds and casting ladles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ingot moulds and casting ladles worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 153 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply ingot moulds and casting ladles to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Japan (30%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average import price of ingot moulds and casting ladles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ingot moulds and casting ladles to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ingot moulds and casting ladles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Mexico and Chile. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ingot moulds and casting ladles?
The HS code for ingot moulds and casting ladles is subheading 8454.20. 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 8454 page.
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