Dates imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dates by Morocco reached $244.7 million in 2024 (136.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $244.7M | 136.0K t |
| 2023 | $237.8M | 104.6K t |
| 2022 | $205.3M | 96.1K t |
| 2021 | $200.5M | 113.2K t |
| 2020 | $152.3M | 74.1K t |
| 2019 | $167.4M | 98.6K t |
| 2018 | $167.3M | 97.3K t |
| 2017 | $115.7M | 70.0K t |
Where Morocco imports dates from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (26%), Algeria (20%), United Arab Emirates (19%). Among the main suppliers, Libya grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $62.8M | 26% |
| Algeria | $50.0M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47.2M | 19% |
| Egypt | $40.3M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.1M | 8.6% |
| Libya | $19.6M | 8% |
| Jordan | $2.5M | 1% |
| Palestine | $874K | 0.4% |
| Iraq | $370K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
Dates exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported dates worth $10.1 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (25%), France (20%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.6M | 25% |
| France | $2.0M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 15% |
| Italy | $969K | 9.6% |
| Spain | $461K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $201K | 2% |
| Finland | $196K | 1.9% |
| Mauritania | $138K | 1.4% |
| Norway | $102K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco dates imports (HS 0804.10): 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 0804.10: Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dates imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported dates worth $244.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply dates to Morocco?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($62.8 million), followed by Algeria (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (19%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of dates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dates to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $115.7 million in 2017 to $244.7 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $186.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export dates?
Yes. Morocco exported $10.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, France and the United Kingdom. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $234.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dates?
The HS code for dates is subheading 0804.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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