Carbide tool inserts imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbide tool inserts by Morocco reached $4.1 million in 2024 (22 tonnes). That is 60% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.1M | 22 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 9 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 10 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 5 t |
Where Morocco imports carbide tool inserts from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), France (19%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 26% |
| France | $791K | 19% |
| Germany | $328K | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $301K | 7.3% |
| Sweden | $297K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $192K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $173K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $167K | 4% |
| Italy | $128K | 3.1% |
| United States | $113K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $187.81 per kg, close to the world average of $169.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco carbide tool inserts imports (HS 8209): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8209: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbide tool inserts imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported carbide tool inserts worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbide tool inserts to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (19%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbide tool inserts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $187.81 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $169.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbide tool inserts to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbide tool inserts?
The HS code for carbide tool inserts is heading 8209. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8209.00. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8209 page.
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