Chocolate imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported chocolate worth $120.8 million (22.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $120.8M | 22.4K t |
| 2023 | $102.7M | 20.1K t |
| 2022 | $87.8M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $99.8M | 21.1K t |
| 2020 | $79.5M | 17.9K t |
| 2019 | $59.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $55.5M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $42.2M | 8.8K t |
Where Morocco imports chocolate from
The largest suppliers were Spain (29%), Germany (14%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 44% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 24% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 16% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 15% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.39 per kg, close to the world average of $6.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chocolate exports from Morocco
Exports of chocolate by Morocco reached $10.7 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (13%), South Africa (10%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+868% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.4M | 14% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 9.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $885K | 8.3% |
| Libya | $853K | 8% |
| Tunisia | $743K | 7% |
| Guinea | $703K | 6.6% |
| Mauritania | $696K | 6.5% |
| Central African Republic | $452K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $327K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported chocolate worth $120.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($35.2 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.39 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chocolate to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.2 million in 2017 to $120.8 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $80.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export chocolate?
Yes. Morocco exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $110.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (44% of the value) and 1806.32 (24%).
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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