Clothing fasteners imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported clothing fasteners worth $38.9 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $38.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $26.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $27.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.8M | 1.9K t |
Where Morocco imports clothing fasteners from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Spain (19%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 21% |
| Spain | $7.4M | 19% |
| France | $6.3M | 16% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 9.2% |
| Romania | $2.8M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $645K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8308
| 8308.90 | Metal buckles | 68% |
| 8308.10 | Metal hooks | 20% |
| 8308.20 | Metal rivets | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.64 per kg, close to the world average of $13.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clothing fasteners exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $2.0 million of clothing fasteners in 2024 (66 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco clothing fasteners imports (HS 8308): 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 8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of clothing fasteners imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported clothing fasteners worth $38.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply clothing fasteners to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Spain (19%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of clothing fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.64 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $13.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of clothing fasteners to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.8 million in 2017 to $38.9 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export clothing fasteners?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Spain and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for clothing fasteners?
The HS code for clothing fasteners is heading 8308. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8308.90 (68% of the value) and 8308.10 (20%).
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