Abrasive cloth imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $12.1 million of abrasive cloth in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 988 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 980 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 917 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 977 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 757 t |
Where Morocco imports abrasive cloth from
Most of the value came from France (31%), Italy (21%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.8M | 31% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 21% |
| China | $1.4M | 12% |
| Portugal | $871K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $697K | 5.7% |
| United States | $424K | 3.5% |
| Finland | $394K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $362K | 3% |
| Turkey | $347K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $219K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 6805
| 6805.30 | Abrasive sheets (other) | 57% |
| 6805.20 | Abrasive paper | 33% |
| 6805.10 | Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.53 per kg, close to the world average of $10.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Abrasive cloth exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported abrasive cloth worth $3.6 million (493 tonnes). Most of it went to France (21%), Netherlands (18%), Austria (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+768% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $735K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $654K | 18% |
| Austria | $527K | 15% |
| United States | $284K | 8% |
| Portugal | $269K | 7.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $259K | 7.3% |
| Spain | $234K | 6.6% |
| Mali | $111K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $62K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco abrasive cloth imports (HS 6805): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive cloth imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported abrasive cloth worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive cloth to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Italy (21%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.53 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $10.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of abrasive cloth to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export abrasive cloth?
Yes. Morocco exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Austria. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive cloth?
The HS code for abrasive cloth is heading 6805. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 6805.30 (57% of the value) and 6805.20 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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