Dental instruments imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported dental instruments worth $11.6 million (379 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 | $11.6M | 379 t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 372 t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 371 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 270 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 182 t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 177 t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 189 t |
Where Morocco imports dental instruments from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Italy (15%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 40% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 9.8% |
| Denmark | $710K | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $591K | 5.1% |
| France | $569K | 4.9% |
| Poland | $368K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $286K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $279K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $248K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.59 per kg, 73% below the world average of $113.60, 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.
Dental instruments exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported dental instruments worth $270 thousand (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $143K | 53% |
| Switzerland | $34K | 13% |
| Germany | $24K | 9% |
| South Korea | $21K | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $14K | 5.1% |
| Senegal | $10K | 3.5% |
| United States | $9K | 3.3% |
| New Zealand | $4K | 1.6% |
| Mauritania | $4K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco dental instruments imports (HS 9018.49): 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 9018.49: Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill engines.
Common questions
What is the value of dental instruments imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported dental instruments worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 379 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental instruments to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of dental instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.59 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $113.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dental instruments to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export dental instruments?
Yes. Morocco exported $270 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Switzerland and Germany. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dental instruments?
The HS code for dental instruments is subheading 9018.49. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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