Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) by Morocco reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 878 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 842 t |
| 2021 | $992K | 976 t |
| 2020 | $624K | 636 t |
| 2019 | $981K | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $850K | 925 t |
Where Morocco imports alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.5M | 73% |
| India | $298K | 15% |
| United States | $104K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $29K | 1.4% |
| China | $29K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $21K | 1% |
| France | $18K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 74% above the world average of $1.05. 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.
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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 2839.90: Silicates: commercial alkali metal silicates, other than of sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (15%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $850 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkali metal silicates (non-sodium)?
The HS code for alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) is subheading 2839.90. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2839 page.
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