Machine-made lace, synthetic imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported machine-made lace, synthetic worth $30.1 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 195 countries for imports of this product. That is 63% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $30.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 713 t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 807 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 373 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 483 t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 610 t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 379 t |
Where Morocco imports machine-made lace, synthetic from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.9M | 53% |
| France | $8.2M | 27% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 9.9% |
| Spain | $830K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $648K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $427K | 1.4% |
| India | $387K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $192K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $186K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $102K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.39 per kg, 49% above the world average of $13.71. 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.
Machine-made lace, synthetic exports from Morocco
Exports of machine-made lace, synthetic by Morocco reached $7.8 million in 2024 (32 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 103 countries for exports of this product. France alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.3M | 94% |
| Portugal | $346K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $92K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco machine-made lace, synthetic imports (HS 5804.21): 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 5804.21: Lace: mechanically made, of man-made fibres in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of machine-made lace, synthetic imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported machine-made lace, synthetic worth $30.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 195 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine-made lace, synthetic to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by France (27%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 826% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine-made lace, synthetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.39 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $13.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of machine-made lace, synthetic to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $30.1 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export machine-made lace, synthetic?
Yes. Morocco exported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Portugal and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic?
The HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic is subheading 5804.21. 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?
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