Braid and trimming imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported braid and trimming worth $5.2 million (404 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.6 million.
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 | $5.2M | 404 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 466 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 624 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 778 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 619 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 708 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 507 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 529 t |
Where Morocco imports braid and trimming from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), France (18%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+720% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 36% |
| France | $909K | 18% |
| Spain | $646K | 13% |
| Thailand | $506K | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $327K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $273K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $145K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $129K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $124K | 2.4% |
| India | $66K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 5808
| 5808.90 | Ornamental trimming | 71% |
| 5808.10 | Braid trim | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.82 per kg, 31% above the world average of $9.75. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Braid and trimming exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported braid and trimming worth $2.9 million (128 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Hungary alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco braid and trimming imports (HS 5808): 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 5808: Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of braid and trimming imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported braid and trimming worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 404 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply braid and trimming to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (18%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 720% on the year.
What is the average import price of braid and trimming per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.82 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $9.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of braid and trimming to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export braid and trimming?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Turkey and Slovakia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for braid and trimming?
The HS code for braid and trimming is heading 5808. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5808.90 (71% of the value) and 5808.10 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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