Carbon brushes imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported carbon brushes worth $15.3 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.7 million.
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 | $15.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $30.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 3.9K t |
Where Morocco imports carbon brushes from
Most of the value came from Spain (44%), China (26%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.7M | 44% |
| China | $4.0M | 26% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| India | $837K | 5.5% |
| Hungary | $460K | 3% |
| France | $383K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $366K | 2.4% |
| United States | $296K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $292K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $252K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8545
| 8545.11 | Furnace carbon electrodes | 67% |
| 8545.20 | Carbon brushes: with or without metal, used for electrical purposes | 17% |
| 8545.19 | Industrial carbon electrodes | 8.5% |
| 8545.90 | Electrical carbon articles | 7.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8545.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.94 per kg, 103% above the world average of $1.94. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 carbon brushes imports (HS 8545): 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 8545: Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon brushes imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported carbon brushes worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon brushes to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.94 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $1.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon brushes to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $30.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon brushes?
The HS code for carbon brushes is heading 8545. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8545.11 (67% of the value) and 8545.20 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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