Data readers and transcription machines imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of data readers and transcription machines by Morocco reached $17.4 million in 2024 (138 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.4M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 148 t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 155 t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 114 t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 104 t |
Where Morocco imports data readers and transcription machines from
Most of the value came from France (21%), China (18%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.6M | 21% |
| China | $3.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 13% |
| United States | $2.1M | 12% |
| Spain | $970K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $736K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $631K | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $593K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $498K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $397K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $126.65 per kg, close to the world average of $152.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Data readers and transcription machines exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $10.5 million of data readers and transcription machines in 2024 (3 tonnes). Togo alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $9.9M | 95% |
| Ireland | $130K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $99K | 1% |
| France | $55K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $43K | 0.4% |
| Benin | $37K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $30K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $26K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco data readers and transcription machines imports (HS 8471.90): 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 8471.90: Magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of data readers and transcription machines imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported data readers and transcription machines worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply data readers and transcription machines to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (18%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of data readers and transcription machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $126.65 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $152.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of data readers and transcription machines to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export data readers and transcription machines?
Yes. Morocco exported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Ireland and Mozambique. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for data readers and transcription machines?
The HS code for data readers and transcription machines is subheading 8471.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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