Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic and rubber injection molds by the United States reached $1.83 billion in 2024 (57.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 188 countries. That is 7% 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 | $1.83B | 57.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.97B | 47.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.95B | 50.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.94B | 40.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.68B | 36.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.91B | 45.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.15B | 44.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.05B | 47.8K t |
Where the United States imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
Most of the value came from Canada (38%), China (16%), Mexico (8%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $701.4M | 38% |
| China | $293.0M | 16% |
| Mexico | $152.8M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $150.6M | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $150.4M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $75.9M | 4.2% |
| Portugal | $43.9M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $33.9M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $33.2M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $32.3M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.95 per kg, 54% above the world average of $20.81. 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.
Plastic and rubber injection molds exports from the United States
The United States exported $527.0 million of plastic and rubber injection molds in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 142 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $353.3M | 67% |
| Canada | $66.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $15.5M | 2.9% |
| China | $11.0M | 2.1% |
| Costa Rica | $6.9M | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $5.6M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $5.3M | 1% |
| France | $5.1M | 1% |
| Austria | $4.5M | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $4.1M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic and rubber injection molds imports (HS 8480.71): 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 8480.71: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber injection molds imported by the United States?
The United States imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $1.83 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 188 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($701.4 million), followed by China (16%) and Mexico (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.95 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $20.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.05 billion in 2017 to $1.83 billion in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $2.15 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.93 billion a year.
Does the United States also export plastic and rubber injection molds?
Yes. The United States exported $527.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.30 billion a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds?
The HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds is subheading 8480.71. 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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