Antibiotic imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of antibiotic by Morocco reached $47.2 million in 2024 (720 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $60.5 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 | $47.2M | 721 t |
| 2023 | $51.1M | 720 t |
| 2022 | $53.6M | 588 t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 478 t |
| 2020 | $60.5M | 673 t |
| 2019 | $53.8M | 580 t |
| 2018 | $55.2M | 604 t |
| 2017 | $49.4M | 566 t |
Where Morocco imports antibiotic from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Spain (20%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.7M | 36% |
| Spain | $9.3M | 20% |
| India | $7.7M | 16% |
| Mexico | $5.6M | 12% |
| Denmark | $2.7M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $943K | 2% |
| France | $553K | 1.2% |
| Macao | $445K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $208K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2941
| 2941.90 | Antibiotics (other) | 54% |
| 2941.10 | Penicillin antibiotics | 33% |
| 2941.30 | Tetracycline antibiotics | 5.8% |
| 2941.50 | Erythromycin | 4.5% |
| 2941.40 | Chloramphenicol | 2.7% |
| 2941.20 | Streptomycin antibiotics | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2941.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $65.44 per kg, close to the world average of $72.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Antibiotic exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported antibiotic worth $1.6 million (4 tonnes). Egypt alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.3M | 82% |
| India | $216K | 14% |
| Spain | $69K | 4.3% |
| China | $6K | 0.4% |
| Cameroon | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco antibiotic imports (HS 2941): 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 2941: Antibiotics.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported antibiotic worth $47.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 720 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by Spain (20%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $65.44 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $72.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotic to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.4 million in 2017 to $47.2 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2020 at $60.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export antibiotic?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, India and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $45.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic?
The HS code for antibiotic is heading 2941. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2941.90 (54% of the value) and 2941.10 (33%).
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