Carbonate imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbonate by Morocco reached $33.4 million in 2024 (143.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 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 | $33.4M | 143.6K t |
| 2023 | $39.6M | 145.1K t |
| 2022 | $39.9M | 135.3K t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 139.7K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 133.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.4M | 145.7K t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 143.6K t |
| 2017 | $29.4M | 141.0K t |
Where Morocco imports carbonate from
Most of the value came from Spain (34%), Turkey (23%), Egypt (9%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.50 | Calcium carbonate | 48% |
| 2836.20 | Soda ash | 24% |
| 2836.30 | Sodium bicarbonate | 19% |
| 2836.99 | Carbonates (other) | 6.6% |
| 2836.40 | Potassium carbonate | 2.9% |
| 2836.60 | Barium carbonate | 0.3% |
| 2836.91 | Lithium carbonate | 0.1% |
| 2836.92 | Strontium carbonate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 49% below the world average of $0.45, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbonate exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $963 thousand of carbonate in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Mauritania alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $767K | 80% |
| Spain | $96K | 10% |
| Chad | $70K | 7.3% |
| Canada | $14K | 1.4% |
| Guinea | $6K | 0.7% |
| El Salvador | $3K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco carbonate imports (HS 2836): 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 2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported carbonate worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonate to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbonate to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.4 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $39.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export carbonate?
Yes. Morocco exported $963 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Spain and Chad. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $32.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2836.50 (48% of the value) and 2836.20 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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