Automatic arc welders imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $9.0 million of automatic arc welders in 2024 (328 tonnes). That is 157% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $9.0M | 328 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 163 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 67 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 175 t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 201 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 166 t |
Where Morocco imports automatic arc welders from
The largest suppliers were Romania (19%), South Korea (15%), Czech Republic (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $1.7M | 19% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 13% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $892K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $668K | 7.4% |
| France | $581K | 6.5% |
| Sweden | $326K | 3.6% |
| China | $321K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $313K | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.40 per kg, close to the world average of $30.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automatic arc welders exports from Morocco
Exports of automatic arc welders by Morocco reached $290 thousand in 2024 (5 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cameroon accounted for 60% of the value.
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The shipment records behind Morocco automatic arc welders imports (HS 8515.31): 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 8515.31: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic arc welders imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported automatic arc welders worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 328 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 157% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic arc welders to Morocco?
Romania was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and the Czech Republic (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 794% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic arc welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.40 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $30.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of automatic arc welders to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2020 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export automatic arc welders?
Yes. Morocco exported $290 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cameroon, Italy and Germany. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic arc welders?
The HS code for automatic arc welders is subheading 8515.31. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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