Machine cutting blades imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $10.1 million of machine cutting blades in 2024 (342 tonnes). Value rose 17% on 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 | $10.1M | 342 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 252 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 349 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 258 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 313 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 342 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 318 t |
Where Morocco imports machine cutting blades from
Most of the value came from China (20%), Germany (13%), Spain (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 20% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 12% |
| France | $1000K | 9.9% |
| Italy | $889K | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | $765K | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $665K | 6.6% |
| United States | $491K | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $319K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $287K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8208
| 8208.90 | Machine blades (other) | 68% |
| 8208.10 | Metal cutting blades | 16% |
| 8208.30 | Food industry blades | 7.5% |
| 8208.40 | Agricultural blades | 4.9% |
| 8208.20 | Woodworking blades | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.53 per kg, 39% above the world average of $21.21. 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.
Machine cutting blades exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported machine cutting blades worth $579 thousand (39 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (24%), France (17%), Italy (16%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $139K | 24% |
| France | $97K | 17% |
| Italy | $93K | 16% |
| Canada | $81K | 14% |
| Australia | $69K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $13K | 2.2% |
| Armenia | $9K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $7K | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $5K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco machine cutting blades imports (HS 8208): 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 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of machine cutting blades imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported machine cutting blades worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 342 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine cutting blades to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine cutting blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.53 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $21.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of machine cutting blades to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export machine cutting blades?
Yes. Morocco exported $579 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine cutting blades?
The HS code for machine cutting blades is heading 8208. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8208.90 (68% of the value) and 8208.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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