Clay imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clay by Morocco reached $9.6 million in 2024 (28.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $9.6M | 28.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 22.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 9.7K t |
Where Morocco imports clay from
Most of the value came from Spain (28%), France (24%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.7M | 28% |
| France | $2.3M | 24% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 18% |
| Egypt | $930K | 9.7% |
| United States | $500K | 5.2% |
| China | $305K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $235K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $183K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $176K | 1.8% |
| Bulgaria | $173K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.10 | Bentonite | 48% |
| 2508.40 | Clay (other types) | 31% |
| 2508.70 | Chamotte | 15% |
| 2508.30 | Fireclay | 4.3% |
| 2508.60 | Mullite | 1.3% |
| 2508.50 | Aluminous minerals | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 94% above the world average of $0.17. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clay exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported clay worth $9.6 million (117.9 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 12% |
| Egypt | $509K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $428K | 4.5% |
| France | $139K | 1.5% |
| United States | $111K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $96K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $58K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $36K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco clay imports (HS 2508): 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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported clay worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by France (24%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of clay to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export clay?
Yes. Morocco exported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Italy. That compares with imports of $9.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2508.10 (48% of the value) and 2508.40 (31%).
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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