Alkaloid imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported alkaloid worth $2.7 million (28 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.6 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 | $2.7M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 27 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 24 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 17 t |
Where Morocco imports alkaloid from
Most of the value came from India (23%), Denmark (20%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $636K | 23% |
| Denmark | $538K | 20% |
| Spain | $404K | 15% |
| Italy | $353K | 13% |
| Slovakia | $323K | 12% |
| China | $140K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $99K | 3.6% |
| France | $87K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $69K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 2939
| 2939.79 | Plant alkaloids (other) | 34% |
| 2939.11 | Opium alkaloids | 32% |
| 2939.30 | Caffeine | 17% |
| 2939.42 | Pseudoephedrine | 15% |
| 2939.80 | Alkaloids (other synthetic) | 1.7% |
| 2939.19 | Opium alkaloids (other) | 0.2% |
| 2939.69 | Ergot alkaloids | 0% |
| 2939.20 | Cinchona alkaloids | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2939.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $96.09 per kg, 110% above the world average of $45.72. 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 alkaloid imports (HS 2939): 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 2939: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported alkaloid worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid to Morocco?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($636 thousand), followed by Denmark (20%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaloid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $96.09 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $45.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkaloid to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid?
The HS code for alkaloid is heading 2939. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2939.79 (34% of the value) and 2939.11 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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