Anionic surfactant imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $23.1 million of anionic surfactant in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.1 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 | $23.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 10.2K t |
Where Morocco imports anionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Spain (32%), Egypt (8%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 42% |
| Spain | $7.3M | 32% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $712K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $647K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $421K | 1.8% |
| India | $343K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $310K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $304K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $267K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.65. 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.
Anionic surfactant exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $8.8 million of anionic surfactant in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Tunisia (47%), Senegal (20%), Italy (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+479% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported anionic surfactant worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Spain (32%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export anionic surfactant?
Yes. Morocco exported $8.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Senegal and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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