Coal (other types) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $1.08 billion of coal (other types) in 2024 (9.41 million tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.74 billion.
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 | $1.08B | 9.41M t |
| 2023 | $1.52B | 11.40M t |
| 2022 | $1.74B | 10.33M t |
| 2021 | $874.7M | 6.71M t |
| 2020 | $631.0M | 9.92M t |
| 2019 | $714.1M | 9.95M t |
| 2018 | $736.2M | 8.42M t |
| 2017 | $402.4M | 6.66M t |
Where Morocco imports coal (other types) from
United States alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $837.7M | 78% |
| South Africa | $100.2M | 9.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $86.9M | 8.1% |
| Colombia | $23.7M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $15.6M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $12.4M | 1.2% |
| France | $6K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, close to the world average of $0.10.
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 coal (other types) imports (HS 2701.19): 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 2701.19: Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of coal (other types) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported coal (other types) worth $1.08 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.41 million tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 143 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal (other types) to Morocco?
The United States was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($837.7 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Kazakhstan (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal (other types) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $402.4 million in 2017 to $1.08 billion in 2024, an increase of 168%. The peak was 2022 at $1.74 billion. Over 8 years the average was $961.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal (other types)?
The HS code for coal (other types) is subheading 2701.19. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2701 page.
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