Cotter pins imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotter pins by Morocco reached $2.8 million in 2024 (255 tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.8M | 255 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 189 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 362 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 396 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 357 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 302 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 308 t |
Where Morocco imports cotter pins from
The largest suppliers were France (29%), China (19%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $826K | 29% |
| China | $547K | 19% |
| United States | $327K | 12% |
| Spain | $286K | 10% |
| Italy | $210K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $97K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $85K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 3% |
| Japan | $46K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.08 per kg, close to the world average of $10.10.
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 cotter pins imports (HS 7318.24): 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 7318.24: Iron or steel: non-threaded cotters and cotter-pins.
Common questions
What is the value of cotter pins imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported cotter pins worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 255 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotter pins to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($826 thousand), followed by China (19%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotter pins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.08 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $10.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotter pins to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotter pins?
The HS code for cotter pins is subheading 7318.24. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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