Communication apparatus (other) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of communication apparatus (other) by Morocco reached $31.2 million in 2024 (129 tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.2 million.
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 | $31.2M | 129 t |
| 2023 | $22.3M | 172 t |
| 2022 | $40.2M | 245 t |
| 2021 | $38.1M | 295 t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 191 t |
| 2019 | $29.8M | 383 t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 361 t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 251 t |
Where Morocco imports communication apparatus (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.0M | 58% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 11% |
| Lithuania | $1.7M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $985K | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $453K | 1.5% |
| France | $279K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $232K | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $195K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $164K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $241.25 per kg, 111% above the world average of $114.21. 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.
Communication apparatus (other) exports from Morocco
Exports of communication apparatus (other) by Morocco reached $1.4 million in 2024 (650 tonnes). United States alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 75% |
| Benin | $65K | 4.8% |
| Norway | $55K | 4.1% |
| Hungary | $53K | 3.9% |
| Luxembourg | $37K | 2.8% |
| Liberia | $33K | 2.5% |
| Senegal | $26K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $20K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported communication apparatus (other) worth $31.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($18.0 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $241.25 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $114.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $31.2 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $40.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export communication apparatus (other)?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Benin and Norway. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $29.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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