Battery imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported battery worth $22.4 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 97% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $22.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 633 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 572 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 487 t |
Where Morocco imports battery from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.9M | 67% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $703K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $678K | 3% |
| United States | $594K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $473K | 2.1% |
| Slovenia | $420K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $380K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $325K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 63% |
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 21% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 8% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 6.1% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 1.5% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.40 per kg, close to the world average of $7.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Battery exports from Morocco
Exports of battery by Morocco reached $357 thousand in 2024 (430 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (17%), France (17%), Mauritania (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $60K | 17% |
| France | $59K | 17% |
| Mauritania | $47K | 13% |
| Togo | $45K | 13% |
| Spain | $37K | 10% |
| Mali | $23K | 6.4% |
| Niger | $21K | 5.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 3.6% |
| Gambia | $10K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $9K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco battery imports (HS 8506): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported battery worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Belgium (6%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.40 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $7.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of battery to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export battery?
Yes. Morocco exported $357 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8506.50 (63% of the value) and 8506.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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