Cast iron pipes imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $36.3 million of cast iron pipes in 2024 (33.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $36.3M | 33.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $32.1M | 30.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 10.2K t |
Where Morocco imports cast iron pipes from
Most of the value came from India (28%), China (28%), Spain (25%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.2M | 28% |
| China | $10.1M | 28% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 25% |
| France | $2.7M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 5% |
| Germany | $178K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $98K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $17K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $11K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cast iron pipes exports from Morocco
Exports of cast iron pipes by Morocco reached $352 thousand in 2024 (65 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 69% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $244K | 69% |
| Benin | $49K | 14% |
| Senegal | $23K | 6.6% |
| Tunisia | $19K | 5.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 3.5% |
| Mauritania | $5K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco cast iron pipes imports (HS 7303): 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 7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron pipes imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported cast iron pipes worth $36.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 206 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron pipes to Morocco?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by China (28%) and Spain (25%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cast iron pipes to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $36.3 million in 2024, an increase of 283%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export cast iron pipes?
Yes. Morocco exported $352 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Benin and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $36.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron pipes?
The HS code for cast iron pipes is heading 7303. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7303.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7303 page.
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