Bulk chocolate imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported bulk chocolate worth $18.3 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $18.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Morocco imports bulk chocolate from
Belgium alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.86 per kg, close to the world average of $5.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk chocolate exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $2.9 million of bulk chocolate in 2024 (828 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (32%), Tunisia (24%), Saudi Arabia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $947K | 32% |
| Tunisia | $691K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $518K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $318K | 11% |
| Egypt | $86K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $83K | 2.8% |
| Bahrain | $68K | 2.3% |
| Malta | $51K | 1.8% |
| Israel | $44K | 1.5% |
| Oman | $30K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco bulk chocolate imports (HS 1806.20): 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 1806.20: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk chocolate imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported bulk chocolate worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk chocolate to Morocco?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Germany (19%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.86 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $5.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk chocolate to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export bulk chocolate?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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