Laser cutting machine imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported laser cutting machine worth $16.6 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $16.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 728 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 624 t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 830 t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 896 t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 757 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 570 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 550 t |
Where Morocco imports laser cutting machine from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Italy (24%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 42% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 6.1% |
| France | $934K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $607K | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $500K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $468K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $399K | 2.4% |
| United States | $157K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8456
| 8456.11 | Laser cutting machines | 68% |
| 8456.40 | Plasma arc cutting machines | 9% |
| 8456.30 | Electro-discharge cutting machines | 6.8% |
| 8456.20 | Ultrasonic cutting machines | 6.5% |
| 8456.50 | Water jet cutting machines | 5% |
| 8456.90 | Precision cutting machines (other) | 4.1% |
| 8456.12 | Photon beam cutting machines | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8456.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.33 per kg, 26% below the world average of $19.44, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco laser cutting machine imports (HS 8456): 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 8456: Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of laser cutting machine imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported laser cutting machine worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply laser cutting machine to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of laser cutting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.33 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $19.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of laser cutting machine to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for laser cutting machine?
The HS code for laser cutting machine is heading 8456. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8456.11 (68% of the value) and 8456.40 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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