Flat knitting machines imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $6.4 million of flat knitting machines in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 82% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.4 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 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 394 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 279 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 592 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 400 t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 596 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 454 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 398 t |
Where Morocco imports flat knitting machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 84% |
| Japan | $419K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $271K | 4.2% |
| Portugal | $99K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $88K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $45K | 0.7% |
| Philippines | $35K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $33K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.74 per kg, 58% below the world average of $11.39, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Morocco flat knitting machines imports (HS 8447.20): 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 8447.20: Knitting machines: flat, stitch-bonding machines.
Common questions
What is the value of flat knitting machines imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported flat knitting machines worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat knitting machines to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Japan (7%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat knitting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.74 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $11.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flat knitting machines to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2019 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat knitting machines?
The HS code for flat knitting machines is subheading 8447.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8447 page.
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