Metal press imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported metal press worth $30.3 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $45.5 million.
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 | $30.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $41.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $45.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $34.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.1M | 9.8K t |
Where Morocco imports metal press from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Italy (19%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+845% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 22% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 19% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 15% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 11% |
| France | $3.0M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $815K | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $648K | 2.1% |
| United States | $496K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $442K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8462
| 8462.21 | Numerical control bending presses | 33% |
| 8462.99 | Metal presses (non-hydraulic) | 33% |
| 8462.29 | Manual bending and folding presses | 9.6% |
| 8462.10 | Forging and stamping presses | 9.6% |
| 8462.39 | Manual shearing presses | 6.4% |
| 8462.91 | Hydraulic metal presses | 3.9% |
| 8462.49 | Punching and notching presses | 3.4% |
| 8462.31 | Numerical control shearing presses | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8462.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.32 per kg, close to the world average of $7.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal press exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $374 thousand of metal press in 2024 (143 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (32%), Italy (20%), France (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
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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 8462: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported metal press worth $30.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 845% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal press to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.1 million in 2017 to $30.3 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $45.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export metal press?
Yes. Morocco exported $374 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Italy and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $29.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press?
The HS code for metal press is heading 8462. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8462.21 (33% of the value) and 8462.99 (33%).
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