Aluminum oxide (corundum) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported aluminum oxide (corundum) worth $3.5 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 258% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $984K | 734 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
Where Morocco imports aluminum oxide (corundum) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 74% |
| France | $325K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $139K | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $117K | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $116K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $84K | 2.4% |
| Slovenia | $31K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
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 aluminum oxide (corundum) imports (HS 2818.10): 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 2818.10: Aluminium oxide: artificial corundum.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum oxide (corundum) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported aluminum oxide (corundum) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 258% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum oxide (corundum) to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by France (9%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum oxide (corundum) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum oxide (corundum) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum oxide (corundum)?
The HS code for aluminum oxide (corundum) is subheading 2818.10. 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 2818 page.
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