Diesel engine imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine by Morocco reached $460.4 million in 2024 (42.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% more than in 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 | $460.4M | 42.5K t |
| 2023 | $345.2M | 36.8K t |
| 2022 | $341.0M | 32.9K t |
| 2021 | $468.2M | 26.2K t |
| 2020 | $239.6M | 24.1K t |
| 2019 | $285.8M | 28.6K t |
| 2018 | $380.6M | 33.0K t |
| 2017 | $379.9M | 36.8K t |
Where Morocco imports diesel engine from
Spain alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $285.7M | 62% |
| France | $148.8M | 32% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 1.2% |
| China | $4.2M | 0.9% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 0.3% |
| United States | $1.4M | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $724K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 96% |
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 3% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.83 per kg, 28% below the world average of $15.07, 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.
Diesel engine exports from Morocco
Exports of diesel engine by Morocco reached $4.7 million in 2024 (708 tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (42%), Mauritania (20%), Nigeria (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $2.0M | 42% |
| Mauritania | $952K | 20% |
| Nigeria | $302K | 6.5% |
| Lebanon | $250K | 5.3% |
| France | $249K | 5.3% |
| Czech Republic | $194K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $156K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $87K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $76K | 1.6% |
| Togo | $70K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported diesel engine worth $460.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($285.7 million), followed by France (32%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.83 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $379.9 million in 2017 to $460.4 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $468.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $362.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export diesel engine?
Yes. Morocco exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and Nigeria. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $455.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8408.20 (96% of the value) and 8408.90 (3%).
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