Cheese imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cheese by Morocco reached $159.5 million in 2024 (26.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $159.5M | 26.2K t |
| 2023 | $162.0M | 25.9K t |
| 2022 | $139.7M | 24.5K t |
| 2021 | $136.0M | 26.4K t |
| 2020 | $119.0M | 24.6K t |
| 2019 | $98.2M | 22.2K t |
| 2018 | $106.1M | 23.8K t |
| 2017 | $83.8M | 20.1K t |
Where Morocco imports cheese from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (39%), Austria (13%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $62.7M | 39% |
| Austria | $21.5M | 14% |
| France | $18.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $16.2M | 10% |
| Ireland | $14.3M | 9% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 2.7% |
| United States | $3.5M | 2.2% |
| Latvia | $2.0M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.90 | Hard aged cheese | 87% |
| 0406.10 | Fresh cheese | 6.3% |
| 0406.30 | Processed cheese | 4.7% |
| 0406.20 | Grated cheese | 1.1% |
| 0406.40 | Blue cheese | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.08 per kg, close to the world average of $5.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cheese exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $26.3 million of cheese in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (34%), Saudi Arabia (24%), Qatar (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.9M | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 24% |
| Qatar | $3.3M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 9.3% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Mauritius | $516K | 2% |
| Senegal | $495K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $476K | 1.8% |
| Iraq | $445K | 1.7% |
| Jordan | $426K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco cheese imports (HS 0406): 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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported cheese worth $159.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply cheese to Morocco?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($62.7 million), followed by Austria (13%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.08 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $5.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cheese to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.8 million in 2017 to $159.5 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2023 at $162.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $125.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export cheese?
Yes. Morocco exported $26.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $133.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0406.90 (87% of the value) and 0406.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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