Hand pliers imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported hand pliers worth $7.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 17% 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 | $7.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 950 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 849 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 961 t |
Where Morocco imports hand pliers from
Most of the value came from China (47%), France (21%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 48% |
| France | $1.6M | 21% |
| Spain | $681K | 8.8% |
| United States | $498K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $362K | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $153K | 2% |
| Italy | $97K | 1.3% |
| India | $97K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $85K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8203
| 8203.20 | Pliers | 80% |
| 8203.40 | Pipe cutters | 12% |
| 8203.30 | Metal shears | 4% |
| 8203.10 | Metal files | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 63% below the world average of $10.76, 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.
Hand pliers exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $219 thousand of hand pliers in 2024 (12 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (42%), France (30%), Benin (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+934% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $91K | 42% |
| France | $65K | 30% |
| Benin | $17K | 7.7% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 4.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $6K | 2.8% |
| Mauritania | $6K | 2.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $5K | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $4K | 2% |
| Portugal | $2K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco hand pliers imports (HS 8203): 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 8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar.
Common questions
What is the value of hand pliers imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported hand pliers worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand pliers to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by France (21%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand pliers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $10.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand pliers to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export hand pliers?
Yes. Morocco exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, France and Benin. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand pliers?
The HS code for hand pliers is heading 8203. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8203.20 (80% of the value) and 8203.40 (12%).
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