Activated carbon imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of activated carbon by Morocco reached $9.6 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.4 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 | $9.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 6.6K t |
Where Morocco imports activated carbon from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Spain (18%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 26% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 18% |
| United States | $1.6M | 17% |
| France | $997K | 10% |
| Belgium | $661K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $360K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $358K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $211K | 2.2% |
| India | $208K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $201K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 3802
| 3802.90 | Activated mineral | 61% |
| 3802.10 | Carbon: activated | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $0.92.
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 activated carbon imports (HS 3802): 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 3802: Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated carbon imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported activated carbon worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated carbon to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Spain (18%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated carbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of activated carbon to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2019 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated carbon?
The HS code for activated carbon is heading 3802. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 3802.90 (61% of the value) and 3802.10 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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