Leather articles imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported leather articles worth $173.6 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $173.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $115.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $86.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $55.7M | 800 t |
| 2020 | $70.1M | 886 t |
| 2019 | $94.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $85.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $51.9M | 718 t |
Where Morocco imports leather articles from
Most of the value came from Slovakia (20%), Hungary (17%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $33.9M | 20% |
| Hungary | $29.6M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $29.5M | 17% |
| Australia | $17.5M | 10% |
| Serbia | $16.2M | 9.3% |
| Portugal | $15.0M | 8.7% |
| Croatia | $11.7M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 2.6% |
| France | $1.9M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.52 per kg, 95% above the world average of $34.71. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather articles exports from Morocco
Exports of leather articles by Morocco reached $1.0 million in 2024 (46 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (28%), Germany (18%), Romania (13%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $283K | 28% |
| Germany | $186K | 18% |
| Romania | $131K | 13% |
| France | $95K | 9.3% |
| Japan | $83K | 8.1% |
| United States | $53K | 5.2% |
| Portugal | $38K | 3.7% |
| China | $35K | 3.4% |
| Finland | $14K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco leather articles imports (HS 4205): 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 4205: Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42.
Common questions
What is the value of leather articles imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported leather articles worth $173.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 209 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather articles to Morocco?
Slovakia was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($33.9 million), followed by Hungary (17%) and the United Kingdom (17%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.52 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $34.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather articles to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.9 million in 2017 to $173.6 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $91.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export leather articles?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Germany and Romania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $172.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather articles?
The HS code for leather articles is heading 4205. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4205.00. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4205 page.
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