Aluminium ingots imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium ingots by Morocco reached $752.6 million in 2024 (281.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 91% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $752.6M | 281.3K t |
| 2023 | $394.9M | 165.6K t |
| 2022 | $428.0M | 155.7K t |
| 2021 | $325.9M | 135.7K t |
| 2020 | $154.0M | 78.5K t |
| 2019 | $137.9M | 68.8K t |
| 2018 | $125.7M | 51.6K t |
| 2017 | $105.7M | 47.7K t |
Where Morocco imports aluminium ingots from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (45%), Bahrain (18%), Qatar (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $336.6M | 45% |
| Bahrain | $133.6M | 18% |
| Qatar | $113.8M | 15% |
| Russia | $48.0M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $42.8M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $23.3M | 3.1% |
| Iceland | $18.6M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $11.3M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $5.5M | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $4.5M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 100% |
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported aluminium ingots worth $69.0 million (29.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (47%), China (21%), Indonesia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+464% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $32.7M | 47% |
| China | $14.3M | 21% |
| Indonesia | $11.9M | 17% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $865K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $787K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $401K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $339K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco aluminium ingots imports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported aluminium ingots worth $752.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 281.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium ingots to Morocco?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($336.6 million), followed by Bahrain (18%) and Qatar (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium ingots to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $105.7 million in 2017 to $752.6 million in 2024, an increase of 612%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $303.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export aluminium ingots?
Yes. Morocco exported $69.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, China and Indonesia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $683.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7601.20 (100% of the value) and 7601.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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