Grinding machine imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grinding machine by Morocco reached $5.8 million in 2024 (404 tonnes). That is 31% more than in 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 | $5.8M | 404 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 348 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 290 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 357 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 252 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 411 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 187 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 213 t |
Where Morocco imports grinding machine from
The largest suppliers were France (34%), China (15%), Taiwan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 35% |
| China | $901K | 15% |
| Taiwan | $800K | 14% |
| Germany | $570K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $524K | 9% |
| Switzerland | $311K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $150K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $144K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $75K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8460
| 8460.23 | CNC cylindrical grinders | 33% |
| 8460.90 | Metal finishing machines (other types) | 26% |
| 8460.29 | Manual precision grinders | 19% |
| 8460.19 | Manual surface grinders | 8.3% |
| 8460.31 | CNC tool sharpeners | 4.5% |
| 8460.39 | Manual tool sharpeners | 3.3% |
| 8460.12 | CNC surface grinders | 2.3% |
| 8460.40 | Honing and lapping machines | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8460.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.48 per kg, 31% below the world average of $21.10, 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.
Grinding machine exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $380 thousand of grinding machine in 2024 (44 tonnes). Most of it went to India (42%), Tunisia (27%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Morocco grinding machine imports (HS 8460): 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 8460: Machine-tools; for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding machine imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported grinding machine worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 404 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding machine to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (15%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.48 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $21.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding machine to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2019 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export grinding machine?
Yes. Morocco exported $380 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Tunisia and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding machine?
The HS code for grinding machine is heading 8460. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8460.23 (33% of the value) and 8460.90 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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