Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.1 million of plastic and rubber injection molds in 2024 (186 tonnes). That is 236% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $4.1M | 186 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $928K | 129 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 38 t |
| 2018 | $459K | 42 t |
| 2017 | $814K | 34 t |
Where Zambia imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
Luxembourg alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | $2.5M | 61% |
| China | $783K | 19% |
| Italy | $288K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $209K | 5.1% |
| India | $100K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $88K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $53K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $14K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.84 per kg, close to the world average of $20.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 236% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to Zambia?
Luxembourg was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (19%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $814 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 399%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million 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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