Cocoa butter imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $5.4 million of cocoa butter in 2024 (638 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 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 | $5.4M | 638 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 793 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 753 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 594 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 283 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 541 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 726 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 608 t |
Where Morocco imports cocoa butter from
Spain alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.9M | 53% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 27% |
| France | $465K | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $250K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $192K | 3.5% |
| Ghana | $70K | 1.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $40K | 0.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $16K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.51 per kg, 23% below the world average of $10.99, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa butter exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported cocoa butter worth $516 thousand (18 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $516K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco cocoa butter imports (HS 1804): 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 1804: Cocoa; butter, fat and oil.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa butter imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported cocoa butter worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 638 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa butter to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (27%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.51 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $10.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cocoa butter to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export cocoa butter?
Yes. Morocco exported $516 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa butter?
The HS code for cocoa butter is heading 1804. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1804.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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