Knitting machine imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitting machine by Morocco reached $16.9 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $16.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 753 t |
Where Morocco imports knitting machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.5M | 80% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 7.7% |
| Japan | $779K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $418K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $204K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $177K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $174K | 1% |
| Portugal | $99K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $54K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $53K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8447
| 8447.90 | Lace and net making machines | 47% |
| 8447.20 | Flat knitting machines | 38% |
| 8447.12 | Large circular knitting machines | 13% |
| 8447.11 | Small circular knitting machines | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8447.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 per kg, 56% below the world average of $12.99, 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 knitting machine imports (HS 8447): 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: Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported knitting machine worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitting machine to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $12.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitting machine to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2019 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export knitting machine?
Yes. Morocco exported $216 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Spain and Tunisia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitting machine?
The HS code for knitting machine is heading 8447. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8447.90 (47% of the value) and 8447.20 (38%).
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