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Moulds for metal or carbides market in Spain

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for moulds for metal or carbides increased from 154.4 million US dollars in 2018 to 159.0 million in 2019, then contracted sharply to 105.2 million in 2020. Market size recovered to 128.7 million in 2021, before a slight decline to 125.6 million by 2023.

In 2024, the sector faced new regulatory frameworks, including the State Metal Agreement for 2024-2026 standardizing labor conditions across Spain and updated UNE-EN 1090 standards for CE marking of metal structures. Environmental rules introduced best available techniques for forging and foundry processes to cut emissions and hazardous substance use in mould-making.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Spain
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, 2023, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, 2023, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production moulds for metal or carbides in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of moulds for metal or carbides declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 115.3 million US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 26.9% compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 180.1 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 9.2% recorded that same year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 30.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	(12.4%)	(26.9%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports moulds for metal or carbides from Spain

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Spain's exports of moulds for metal or carbides declined. In 2020, exports totaled 3 147 tonnes, marking a moderate reduction of 5.9% compared to 2019. Exports reached their highest level in 2019 at 3 344 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 11.0% occurring in 2018. From 2017 to 2020, overall exports increased by 8.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.0%	3.4%	(5.9%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Mexico were the core destinations for Spain's exports of moulds for metal or carbides in volume terms. Germany accounted for 31.1% of exports, France for 14.1%, and Mexico for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 55.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain exported moulds for metal or carbides worth 45 188 thousand US dollars, reflecting a small gain of 1.8% compared to 2019. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 44 398 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 30.0% recorded that year. The peak was in 2018 at 63 405 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 25.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall exports decreased by 10.4%, with an average annual decline of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.8%	(30.0%)	1.8%	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, France, and Germany were the top contributors to Spain's exports of moulds for metal or carbides in value terms. Mexico accounted for 23.0% of exports, France for 15.7%, and Germany for 14.9%. Collectively, these three countries made up 53.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports moulds for metal or carbides to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of increase, Spain's imports of moulds for metal or carbides declined. In 2020, imports reached 3 039 tonnes, showing a dramatic drop of 27.9% compared to 2019. Imports peaked in 2019 at 4 215 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 46.4% recorded that year. From 2017 to 2020, overall imports rose by 12.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	46.4%	(27.9%)	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Portugal, and Italy were the leading sources for Spain's imports of moulds for metal or carbides in volume terms. China accounted for 47.0% of imports, Portugal for 21.0%, and Italy for 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented 79.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's imports of moulds for metal or carbides stood at 35 043 thousand US dollars, indicating a significant drop of 23.2% compared to 2019. Imports reached their highest level in 2019 at 45 640 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 20.9% recorded that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall imports decreased by 19%, with an average annual decline of 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	20.9%	(23.2%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Portugal, and Italy were the main suppliers of moulds for metal or carbides to Spain in value terms. China accounted for 36.8% of imports, Portugal for 17.6%, and Italy for 16.4%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 70.8% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io