Butter and dairy spreads imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter and dairy spreads by Morocco reached $81.7 million in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $81.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $74.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $83.9M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $80.7M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $69.7M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $70.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $95.6M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $97.9M | 20.3K t |
Where Morocco imports butter and dairy spreads from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (22%), India (18%), New Zealand (18%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+908% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $18.4M | 23% |
| India | $15.1M | 19% |
| New Zealand | $14.7M | 18% |
| Belgium | $6.2M | 7.6% |
| Uruguay | $6.1M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 7% |
| France | $5.4M | 6.6% |
| Argentina | $2.7M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.10 | Butter | 99% |
| 0405.90 | Milk fat | 0.7% |
| 0405.20 | Dairy spread | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, close to the world average of $6.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butter and dairy spreads exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $1.6 million of butter and dairy spreads in 2024 (314 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 79% |
| Tunisia | $312K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 1.7% |
| France | $4K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Russia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco butter and dairy spreads imports (HS 0405): 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 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported butter and dairy spreads worth $81.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter and dairy spreads to Morocco?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by India (18%) and New Zealand (18%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 908% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $6.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butter and dairy spreads to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.9 million in 2017 to $81.7 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2017 at $97.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export butter and dairy spreads?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $80.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0405.10 (99% of the value) and 0405.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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