Sewing machine needles imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported sewing machine needles worth $2.1 million (24 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 94% 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 | $2.1M | 24 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 15 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 14 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 19 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 8 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 14 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 37 t |
Where Morocco imports sewing machine needles from
India alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.1M | 53% |
| China | $376K | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $282K | 13% |
| Germany | $128K | 6% |
| Vietnam | $80K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $48K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $25K | 1.2% |
| France | $16K | 0.7% |
| Slovakia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $8K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $88.81 per kg, 80% above the world average of $49.46. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco sewing machine needles imports (HS 8452.30): 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 8452.30: Sewing machine needles.
Common questions
What is the value of sewing machine needles imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported sewing machine needles worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply sewing machine needles to Morocco?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (18%) and the Czech Republic (13%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of sewing machine needles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $88.81 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $49.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sewing machine needles to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sewing machine needles?
The HS code for sewing machine needles is subheading 8452.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8452 page.
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