Mineral-based clutch friction material exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $3.0 million of mineral-based clutch friction material in 2024 (272 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 272 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 364 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 415 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 402 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 346 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 345 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 404 t |
Where Morocco exports mineral-based clutch friction material to
Turkey alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.5M | 84% |
| France | $134K | 4.4% |
| Senegal | $90K | 3% |
| Jordan | $89K | 3% |
| Italy | $77K | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $45K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $41K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.07 per kg, close to the world average of $12.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mineral-based clutch friction material imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported mineral-based clutch friction material worth $268 thousand (25 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (37%), Spain (29%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+509% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $99K | 37% |
| Spain | $77K | 29% |
| Italy | $45K | 17% |
| United States | $17K | 6.2% |
| France | $8K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $5K | 2% |
| Austria | $5K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $5K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco mineral-based clutch friction material exports (HS 6813.89): 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 6813.89: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos).
Common questions
What is the value of mineral-based clutch friction material exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported mineral-based clutch friction material worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 272 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 115 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy mineral-based clutch friction material from Morocco?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (4%) and Senegal (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average export price of mineral-based clutch friction material per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.07 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $12.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of mineral-based clutch friction material from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also import mineral-based clutch friction material?
Yes. Morocco imported $268 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Spain and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral-based clutch friction material?
The HS code for mineral-based clutch friction material is subheading 6813.89. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6813 page.
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