Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $8.1 million of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 111% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $8.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 848 t |
Where Morocco imports cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.9M | 73% |
| Italy | $660K | 8.1% |
| Portugal | $602K | 7.4% |
| China | $462K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $107K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $106K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $97K | 1.2% |
| France | $88K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $58K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 50% below the world average of $1.68, 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.
Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip worth $657 thousand (848 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (47%), Mauritania (27%), Egypt (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $309K | 47% |
| Mauritania | $181K | 28% |
| Egypt | $102K | 16% |
| Italy | $32K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $32K | 4.8% |
| France | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports (HS 7211.29): 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 7211.29: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 457%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
Yes. Morocco exported $657 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Mauritania and Egypt. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip is subheading 7211.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
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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