Machine-made lace (natural) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of machine-made lace (natural) by Morocco reached $10.7 million in 2024 (501 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. Value rose 138% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $10.7M | 501 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 191 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 56 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 62 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 239 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 179 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 112 t |
Where Morocco imports machine-made lace (natural) from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Turkey (16%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 38% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 16% |
| France | $1.7M | 16% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 15% |
| Portugal | $865K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $653K | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $76K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.2% |
| India | $23K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.29 per kg, 75% above the world average of $12.20. 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-made lace (natural) exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $1.5 million of machine-made lace (natural) in 2024 (7 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.5M | 96% |
| Spain | $49K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco machine-made lace (natural) imports (HS 5804.29): 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 5804.29: Lace: mechanically made, of textile materials, (other than man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of machine-made lace (natural) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported machine-made lace (natural) worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 501 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 174 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 138% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine-made lace (natural) to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 690% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine-made lace (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.29 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $12.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of machine-made lace (natural) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 308%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export machine-made lace (natural)?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Spain and Saudi Arabia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine-made lace (natural)?
The HS code for machine-made lace (natural) is subheading 5804.29. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5804 page.
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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