Metal mold imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $10.4 million of metal mold in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 97% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $10.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 238 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 293 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 490 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 144 t |
Where Zambia imports metal mold from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 56% |
| Luxembourg | $2.5M | 24% |
| India | $725K | 7% |
| Italy | $350K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $221K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $212K | 2% |
| Turkey | $152K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $82K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $53K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $45K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8480
| 8480.71 | Plastic and rubber injection molds | 39% |
| 8480.10 | Foundry mold boxes | 26% |
| 8480.79 | Plastic and rubber molds (other types) | 21% |
| 8480.49 | Metal molds (other types) | 3.9% |
| 8480.60 | Mineral material molds | 3% |
| 8480.20 | Mold bases | 2.8% |
| 8480.41 | Metal injection and compression molds | 2.3% |
| 8480.30 | Mold patterns | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8480.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 76% below the world average of $15.98, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zambia metal mold imports (HS 8480): 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: Moulding boxes for metal foundry, moulding patterns, moulds for metals (excluding ingot moulds), metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of metal mold imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported metal mold worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal mold to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Luxembourg (24%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal mold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $15.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal mold to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal mold?
The HS code for metal mold is heading 8480. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8480.71 (39% of the value) and 8480.10 (25%).
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