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Moulding boxes for metal foundry, moulding patterns, moulds for metals (excluding ingot moulds), metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics

8480 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2022
World Trade $18.3BRnk 241 / 1218
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $6.2B | $2.94BChina | United States
2022
Product Complexity 1.35Rnk 74 / 1033
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) -3.06%Rnk 971 / 1218
2022
Share of World Trade 0.077%Rnk 241 / 1218

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Metal Molds. In 2022, Metal Molds were the world's 241st most traded product, with a total trade of $18.3B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Metal Molds decreased by -3.06%, from $18.9B to $18.3B. Trade in Metal Molds represent 0.077% of total world trade.

Metal Molds are a part of Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts. They include Moulds, injection & compression, for rubber or plasti, Moulds for rubber or plastic, nes, Moulds, injection or compression, for metals/carbides, Moulds for metal or metal carbides, nes, Moulds for mineral materials, Moulds for glass, Patterns, moulding, Bases, moulding, and Boxes, moulding, for metal foundry.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Metal Molds  were China ($6.2B), Germany ($1.35B), Canada ($1.26B), Italy ($1.24B), and South Korea ($1.19B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Metal Molds were United States ($2.94B), Mexico ($1.51B), Germany ($1.47B), India ($761M), and Japan ($733M).

Ranking Metal Molds ranks 74th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Moulding boxes are used to hold and protect moulds while they are being made. Mould bases are used to support the molds during the manufacturing process. Mould patterns are used to create moulds that can be reused over and over again. Moulds for metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics are used in the production of other goods.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$6.2B
Top Destination (2022)United States$2.94B

In 2022 Metal Molds were the world's 241st most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Metal Molds were China ($6.2B), Germany ($1.35B), Canada ($1.26B), Italy ($1.24B), and South Korea ($1.19B).

In 2022, the top importers of Metal Molds were United States ($2.94B), Mexico ($1.51B), Germany ($1.47B), India ($761M), and Japan ($733M).

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Exporters of Metal Molds (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$269M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Turkey$82.6M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Metal Molds grew the fastest in China ($269M), Canada ($60M), Malaysia ($54.1M), United States ($37.3M), and Brazil ($27.8M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Metal Molds were Turkey ($82.6M), Mexico ($61.1M), Argentina ($37.1M), Vietnam ($33.7M), and United States ($26.4M).

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Exporters of Metal Molds (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Metal Molds.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.96. This means that most of the exports of Metal Molds are explained by 15 countries.

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Value of Exports in Metal Molds

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$5.54B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$2.05B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Metal Molds. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Metal Molds during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Metal Molds were China ($5.54B), South Korea ($1.03B), Canada ($914M), Italy ($843M), and Portugal ($314M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Metal Molds were United States ($2.05B), Mexico ($1.28B), Vietnam ($557M), India ($555M), and Thailand ($342M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Metal Molds, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Moulds, injection & compression, for rubber... ($11.7B), Moulds for rubber or plastic, nes ($2.19B), Moulds for mineral materials ($1.25B), Moulds, injection or compression, for metals/carbides ($1.16B), and Moulds for glass ($723M)

HS6 Disaggregation for Metal Molds (2022)
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Metal Molds by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

Related Products

This visualization shows products that are likely to be exported by countries that export Metal Molds.

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Metal Molds to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

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