Mineral material molds imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral material molds by the United States reached $196.2 million in 2024 (20.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. That is 13% 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 | $196.2M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $224.5M | 26.4K t |
| 2022 | $243.2M | 31.8K t |
| 2021 | $176.6M | 22.1K t |
| 2020 | $150.5M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $137.1M | 19.6K t |
| 2018 | $134.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $129.1M | 18.3K t |
Where the United States imports mineral material molds from
Most of the value came from Canada (39%), Germany (15%), China (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $76.9M | 39% |
| Germany | $30.1M | 15% |
| China | $21.6M | 11% |
| Mexico | $15.0M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $8.2M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.8M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $5.5M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $3.5M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.46 per kg, 80% above the world average of $5.27. 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.
Mineral material molds exports from the United States
The United States exported $77.8 million of mineral material molds in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 126 countries. Most of it went to Canada (26%), Mexico (25%), China (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.1M | 26% |
| Mexico | $19.7M | 25% |
| China | $13.2M | 17% |
| Malaysia | $5.4M | 7% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.1M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 3.4% |
| Israel | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| New Zealand | $984K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $942K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $836K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States mineral material molds imports (HS 8480.60): 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 8480.60: Moulds: for mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral material molds imported by the United States?
The United States imported mineral material molds worth $196.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 198 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral material molds to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($76.9 million), followed by Germany (15%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral material molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.46 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $5.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral material molds to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $129.1 million in 2017 to $196.2 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $243.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $174.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export mineral material molds?
Yes. The United States exported $77.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $118.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral material molds?
The HS code for mineral material molds is subheading 8480.60. 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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