Ingot moulds and casting ladles imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported ingot moulds and casting ladles worth $14.9 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $14.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 2.2K t |
Where the United States imports ingot moulds and casting ladles from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Brazil (14%), Canada (9%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 38% |
| Brazil | $2.1M | 14% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 8.8% |
| India | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 7.1% |
| Austria | $738K | 5% |
| Spain | $453K | 3% |
| Poland | $392K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $373K | 2.5% |
| Bahamas | $345K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, 49% 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 States
In 2024, the United States exported ingot moulds and casting ladles worth $13.4 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 68 countries. Most of it went to China (33%), Mexico (28%), Canada (23%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 33% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 28% |
| Canada | $3.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $856K | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $449K | 3.4% |
| Australia | $247K | 1.8% |
| New Zealand | $197K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $123K | 0.9% |
| Peru | $57K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $37K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported ingot moulds and casting ladles worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 153 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply ingot moulds and casting ladles to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Brazil (14%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 404% on the year.
What is the average import price of ingot moulds and casting ladles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $1.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ingot moulds and casting ladles to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export ingot moulds and casting ladles?
Yes. The United States exported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Mexico and Canada. That compares with imports of $14.9 million in the same 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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