Aluminium drums exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium drums by Morocco reached $104.5 million in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $104.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $60.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $57.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $48.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $31.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $32.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $34.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $41.9M | 6.6K t |
Where Morocco exports aluminium drums to
The largest buyer markets were Senegal (37%), Ghana (22%), Guinea (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $38.5M | 37% |
| Ghana | $23.1M | 22% |
| Guinea | $14.2M | 14% |
| Spain | $11.9M | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.4M | 5.2% |
| Gabon | $4.7M | 4.5% |
| Liberia | $3.3M | 3.2% |
| Togo | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Mali | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $605K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 100% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium collapsible tubes | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.69 per kg, close to the world average of $7.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium drums imports to Morocco
Imports of aluminium drums by Morocco reached $53.0 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Spain (32%), Denmark (32%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+953% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $17.1M | 32% |
| Denmark | $17.0M | 32% |
| France | $5.3M | 10% |
| China | $4.2M | 7.9% |
| Romania | $3.5M | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $423K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $251K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco aluminium drums exports (HS 7612): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported aluminium drums worth $104.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium drums from Morocco?
Senegal was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($38.5 million), followed by Ghana (22%) and Guinea (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.69 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $7.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminium drums from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.9 million in 2017 to $104.5 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $51.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also import aluminium drums?
Yes. Morocco imported $53.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Denmark and France. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $51.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (100% of the value) and 7612.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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