Automotive lighting exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $696.8 million of automotive lighting in 2024 (19.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 103% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $696.8M | 19.0K t |
| 2023 | $343.7M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $286.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $251.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $179.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $126.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $59.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $28.0M | 2.0K t |
Where Morocco exports automotive lighting to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $551.1M | 79% |
| Portugal | $51.6M | 7.4% |
| France | $39.0M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $12.8M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9.9M | 1.4% |
| Argentina | $8.4M | 1.2% |
| Romania | $6.6M | 1% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8512
| 8512.20 | Motor vehicle lights | 91% |
| 8512.90 | Vehicle lighting and wiper parts | 4.8% |
| 8512.40 | Windscreen wipers and defrosters | 3.7% |
| 8512.30 | Vehicle horns and signals | 0% |
| 8512.10 | Bicycle lights | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8512.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.61 per kg, 42% above the world average of $25.79. 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.
Automotive lighting imports to Morocco
Imports of automotive lighting by Morocco reached $262.1 million in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Spain (27%), France (16%), Tunisia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+886% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco automotive lighting exports (HS 8512): 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 8512: Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automotive lighting exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported automotive lighting worth $696.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 103% on 2023.
Which countries buy automotive lighting from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($551.1 million), followed by Portugal (7%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average export price of automotive lighting per kg?
The average declared export value was about $36.61 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $25.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of automotive lighting from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.0 million in 2017 to $696.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $246.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also import automotive lighting?
Yes. Morocco imported $262.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, France and Tunisia. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $434.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for automotive lighting?
The HS code for automotive lighting is heading 8512. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8512.20 (91% of the value) and 8512.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Morocco. Tell us your product to see it live.
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