The import volume of injection and compression moulds for rubber or plastic to the UK is set to increase steadily from 14.877 million kilograms in 2024 to 15.606 million kilograms by 2028. In 2023, actual data showed an import of approximately 14.7 million kilograms, indicating a consistent growth path. Year-on-year percentage variations are slight but positive, demonstrating a modest yet steady market growth.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements in mold manufacturing that could influence import volumes and competitiveness.
Potential shifts towards sustainable and recyclable materials, impacting the demand for specific types of moulds.
Trade policy changes post-Brexit that may impact costs and logistical dynamics of imports.