Aluminium oxide imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported aluminium oxide worth $9.1 million (16.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 13.5K t |
Where Morocco imports aluminium oxide from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Turkey (23%), Spain (19%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 33% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 23% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 19% |
| Germany | $647K | 7.2% |
| France | $559K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $261K | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $127K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $117K | 1.3% |
| Slovenia | $111K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $85K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2818
| 2818.30 | Aluminum hydroxide | 48% |
| 2818.10 | Aluminum oxide (corundum) | 39% |
| 2818.20 | Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium oxide exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported aluminium oxide worth $239 thousand (483 tonnes). India alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $151K | 63% |
| Turkey | $58K | 24% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 13% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco aluminium oxide imports (HS 2818): 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 2818: Aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum); aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium oxide imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported aluminium oxide worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium oxide to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium oxide to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export aluminium oxide?
Yes. Morocco exported $239 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Turkey and the Netherlands. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium oxide?
The HS code for aluminium oxide is heading 2818. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2818.30 (48% of the value) and 2818.10 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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