Mold bases imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported mold bases worth $2.2 million (584 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.1 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 | $2.2M | 584 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 333 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 267 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 237 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 420 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 250 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 235 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 585 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports mold bases from
The largest suppliers were Sri Lanka (41%), South Korea (25%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+811% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $906K | 41% |
| South Korea | $559K | 25% |
| Italy | $171K | 7.7% |
| Malaysia | $161K | 7.3% |
| United States | $126K | 5.7% |
| China | $105K | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $104K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $16K | 0.7% |
| France | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, close to the world average of $4.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mold bases exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported mold bases worth $983 thousand (46 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (26%), Brazil (15%), Sri Lanka (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $253K | 26% |
| Brazil | $149K | 15% |
| Sri Lanka | $137K | 14% |
| United States | $71K | 7.3% |
| Ireland | $61K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $50K | 5% |
| Italy | $49K | 5% |
| Spain | $37K | 3.8% |
| Greece | $29K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported mold bases worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 584 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply mold bases to the United Kingdom?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($906 thousand), followed by South Korea (25%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 811% on the year.
What is the average import price of mold bases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $4.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mold bases to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2020 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export mold bases?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $983 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Brazil and Sri Lanka. 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 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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