Culture medium imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of culture medium by Morocco reached $2.2 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.2 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 | $2.2M | 55 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 52 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 72 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 88 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 85 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 42 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 45 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 204 t |
Where Morocco imports culture medium from
France alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 51% |
| Germany | $332K | 15% |
| Spain | $142K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 5.9% |
| United States | $114K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $113K | 5.3% |
| Poland | $55K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $39K | 1.8% |
| Hungary | $36K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.17 per kg, 143% above the world average of $16.14. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco culture medium imports (HS 3821): 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 3821: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells.
Common questions
What is the value of culture medium imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported culture medium worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply culture medium to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of culture medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.17 per kg in 2024, 143% above the world average of $16.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of culture medium to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2020 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for culture medium?
The HS code for culture medium is heading 3821. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3821.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3821 page.
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