Foundry mold boxes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported foundry mold boxes worth $8.4 million (616 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.4M | 616 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 651 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 592 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 219 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 257 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 400 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 360 t |
Where the United States imports foundry mold boxes from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (29%), China (10%), Norway (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+607% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.4M | 29% |
| China | $867K | 10% |
| Norway | $814K | 9.7% |
| Japan | $807K | 9.6% |
| India | $736K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $491K | 5.9% |
| Malaysia | $462K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $419K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $295K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $281K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.62 per kg, 78% above the world average of $7.64. 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.
Foundry mold boxes exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported foundry mold boxes worth $5.8 million (50 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 86 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (46%), Germany (8%), Canada (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.7M | 47% |
| Germany | $448K | 7.7% |
| Canada | $340K | 5.8% |
| Japan | $328K | 5.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $275K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $267K | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $210K | 3.6% |
| China | $163K | 2.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $160K | 2.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $141K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States foundry mold boxes imports (HS 8480.10): 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 8480.10: Moulding boxes: for metal foundry.
Common questions
What is the value of foundry mold boxes imported by the United States?
The United States imported foundry mold boxes worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 616 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 158 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply foundry mold boxes to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (10%) and Norway (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 607% on the year.
What is the average import price of foundry mold boxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.62 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $7.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of foundry mold boxes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export foundry mold boxes?
Yes. The United States exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Germany and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for foundry mold boxes?
The HS code for foundry mold boxes is subheading 8480.10. 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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