Cellulose imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $24.8 million of cellulose in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less 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 | $24.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 4.1K t |
Where Morocco imports cellulose from
The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), Sweden (14%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.7M | 23% |
| Sweden | $3.5M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 14% |
| China | $3.2M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $910K | 3.7% |
| France | $872K | 3.5% |
| United States | $727K | 2.9% |
| India | $701K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 3912
| 3912.39 | Cellulose ethers (other) | 71% |
| 3912.31 | Carboxymethyl cellulose | 12% |
| 3912.20 | Cellulose nitrate | 9.3% |
| 3912.90 | Cellulose derivatives (other) | 8.1% |
| 3912.11 | Cellulose acetate (unplasticized) | 0.1% |
| 3912.12 | Cellulose acetates: plasticised, in primary forms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.54 per kg, close to the world average of $4.87.
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 cellulose imports (HS 3912): 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 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported cellulose worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose to Morocco?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Sweden (14%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.54 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $28.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose?
The HS code for cellulose is heading 3912. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 3912.39 (71% of the value) and 3912.31 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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