Mold patterns exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $26.2 million of mold patterns in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $35.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 904 t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $35.8M | 1.8K t |
Where the United States exports mold patterns to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (45%), Mexico (33%), Costa Rica (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.8M | 45% |
| Mexico | $8.7M | 33% |
| Costa Rica | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| France | $395K | 1.5% |
| Chile | $342K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $303K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $283K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $224K | 0.9% |
| China | $208K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.53 per kg, 51% above the world average of $14.28. 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.
Mold patterns imports to the United States
Imports of mold patterns by the United States reached $20.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 174 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Canada (25%), China (16%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.2M | 25% |
| China | $3.3M | 16% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 14% |
| India | $1.9M | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| Costa Rica | $766K | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $665K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $442K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $435K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States mold patterns exports (HS 8480.30): 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 8480.30: Moulding patterns: of metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of mold patterns exported by the United States?
The United States exported mold patterns worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 116 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy mold patterns from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by Mexico (33%) and Costa Rica (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average export price of mold patterns per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.53 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $14.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of mold patterns from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.8 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $35.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import mold patterns?
Yes. The United States imported $20.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, China and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mold patterns?
The HS code for mold patterns is subheading 8480.30. 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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