Base metal-coated wire imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported base metal-coated wire worth $7.4 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 105% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $7.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 997 t |
| 2020 | $670K | 410 t |
| 2019 | $786K | 478 t |
| 2018 | $736K | 478 t |
| 2017 | $527K | 320 t |
Where Morocco imports base metal-coated wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 53% |
| Russia | $1.0M | 14% |
| Belarus | $931K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $506K | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $371K | 5% |
| Germany | $330K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $311K | 4.2% |
| France | $40K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco base metal-coated wire imports (HS 7217.30): 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 7217.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with base metals (other than zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of base metal-coated wire imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported base metal-coated wire worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal-coated wire to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Russia (14%) and Belarus (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal-coated wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal-coated wire to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $527 thousand in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal-coated wire?
The HS code for base metal-coated wire is subheading 7217.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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