Grinding stones imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grinding stones by Morocco reached $15.4 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 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 | $15.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Morocco imports grinding stones from
Most of the value came from Italy (25%), China (24%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.8M | 25% |
| China | $3.7M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 9.4% |
| Slovenia | $1.0M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $852K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $804K | 5.2% |
| Austria | $730K | 4.8% |
| France | $676K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $524K | 3.4% |
| United States | $353K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 63% |
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 32% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 3.6% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 1.9% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.18 per kg, 31% below the world average of $7.49, 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 stones exports from Morocco
Exports of grinding stones by Morocco reached $7.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (25%), Italy (17%), Belgium (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 25% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 17% |
| Belgium | $786K | 11% |
| Spain | $706K | 9.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $447K | 6% |
| Germany | $410K | 5.5% |
| France | $400K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $340K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $301K | 4% |
| Poland | $253K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco grinding stones imports (HS 6804): 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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported grinding stones worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Morocco?
Italy was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (24%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $7.49 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 stones to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export grinding stones?
Yes. Morocco exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Italy and Belgium. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (63% of the value) and 6804.21 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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