Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Injection-moulding machines for rubber or plastic. In 2023, Injection-moulding machines for rubber or plastic were the world's 579th most traded product, with a total trade of $6.29B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Injection-moulding machines for rubber or plastic decreased by -3.8%, from $6.54B to $6.29B. Trade in Injection-moulding machines for rubber or plastic represent 0.028% of total world trade.
Injection-moulding machines for rubber or plastic are a part of Rubberworking Machinery.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Injection-moulding machines for rubber or plastic were China ($1.8B), Austria ($952M), Germany ($927M), Japan ($915M), and Canada ($315M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Injection-moulding machines for rubber or plastic were United States ($864M), Mexico ($609M), China ($420M), India ($301M), and Germany ($297M).
Ranking Injection-moulding machines for rubber or plastic ranks 19th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Moulding machines are primarily used for rubber or plastic products. Machines place the raw material into a mould, where it is heated and chemically altered to the desired shape. The mould is then cooled to solidify the material. Injection moulding is a process by which a molten plastic is injected into a mould cavity, and is then allowed to cool. Some moulds are designed to be heated using steam to soften and shape the plastic.