Crane imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $70.5 million of crane in 2024 (21.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $147.0 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 | $70.5M | 21.5K t |
| 2023 | $147.0M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $70.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $72.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $94.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $106.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $79.9M | 15.2K t |
Where Morocco imports crane from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Germany (22%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.2M | 36% |
| Germany | $15.3M | 22% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 11% |
| France | $7.0M | 9.9% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $339K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 40% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 25% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 12% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 10% |
| 8426.91 | Vehicle-mounted cranes | 5.6% |
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 4.4% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 2% |
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.29 per kg, 47% below the world average of $6.26, 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.
Crane exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported crane worth $2.3 million (716 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (37%), Cote d'Ivoire (24%), Nigeria (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $857K | 37% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $553K | 24% |
| Nigeria | $221K | 9.5% |
| Libya | $213K | 9.2% |
| Senegal | $186K | 8% |
| France | $150K | 6.5% |
| Benin | $88K | 3.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $32K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported crane worth $70.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($25.2 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $6.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.9 million in 2017 to $70.5 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $147.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export crane?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $68.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8426.41 (40% of the value) and 8426.20 (25%).
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