Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Moulds for metal or metal carbides, nes. In 2023, Moulds for metal or metal carbides, nes were the world's 2661st most traded product, with a total trade of $601M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Moulds for metal or metal carbides, nes decreased by -4.13%, from $626M to $601M. Trade in Moulds for metal or metal carbides, nes represent 0.0027% of total world trade.
Moulds for metal or metal carbides, nes are a part of Metal Molds.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Moulds for metal or metal carbides, nes were China ($179M), Turkey ($77M), Italy ($70.2M), Japan ($32.3M), and South Korea ($29.3M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Moulds for metal or metal carbides, nes were Germany ($48.5M), India ($47.4M), United States ($35.2M), Mexico ($33.9M), and Italy ($29.2M).
Ranking Moulds for metal or metal carbides, nes ranks 941st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Moulds are used in metal casting to create the desired shape and form of the molten metal. Typically the mould is made of sand or clay and is used to form the shape of the liquid metal. Moulds are also used in the production of metal carbides, which is a brittle, hard, stone like material. Moulds are used to press the substance into a desired shape before it is heated and cooled.