Backed aluminium foil imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of backed aluminium foil by Morocco reached $37.6 million in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $37.6M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 2.9K t |
Where Morocco imports backed aluminium foil from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (37%), Egypt (14%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $13.9M | 37% |
| Egypt | $5.1M | 14% |
| France | $3.7M | 9.9% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 6.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2.1M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $998K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $972K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, 56% below the world average of $5.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Backed aluminium foil exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported backed aluminium foil worth $485 thousand (36 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $271K | 56% |
| Turkey | $99K | 20% |
| Egypt | $52K | 11% |
| Benin | $32K | 6.7% |
| Senegal | $16K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $11K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of backed aluminium foil imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported backed aluminium foil worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to Morocco?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Egypt (14%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export backed aluminium foil?
Yes. Morocco exported $485 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Turkey and Egypt. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $37.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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