Corn starch imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn starch by Morocco reached $7.3 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $7.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 4.6K t |
Where Morocco imports corn starch from
The largest suppliers were Romania (41%), Egypt (34%), Bulgaria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+771% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corn starch exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported corn starch worth $676 thousand (882 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $418K | 62% |
| Niger | $161K | 24% |
| Mauritania | $70K | 10% |
| Canada | $18K | 2.7% |
| France | $9K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): 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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported corn starch worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to Morocco?
Romania was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Egypt (34%) and Bulgaria (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 771% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn starch to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export corn starch?
Yes. Morocco exported $676 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Niger and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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