Metal molds (other types) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.1 million of metal molds (other types) in 2024 (432 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.3 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 | $5.1M | 432 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 559 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 656 t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 970 t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 821 t |
| 2018 | $28.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 863 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metal molds (other types) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), Italy (22%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 28% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 22% |
| Spain | $743K | 15% |
| China | $478K | 9.4% |
| Czech Republic | $454K | 8.9% |
| Romania | $219K | 4.3% |
| United States | $173K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $122K | 2.4% |
| India | $93K | 1.8% |
| France | $73K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.77 per kg, close to the world average of $11.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal molds (other types) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of metal molds (other types) by the United Kingdom reached $3.9 million in 2024 (108 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (25%), Saudi Arabia (15%), South Korea (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+865% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $957K | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $590K | 15% |
| South Korea | $427K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $402K | 10% |
| Italy | $390K | 10% |
| India | $222K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $120K | 3.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $105K | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $95K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $90K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal molds (other types) imports (HS 8480.49): 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 8480.49: Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of metal molds (other types) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metal molds (other types) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 432 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal molds (other types) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.77 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 molds (other types) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2018 at $28.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export metal molds (other types)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal molds (other types)?
The HS code for metal molds (other types) is subheading 8480.49. 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 the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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