Electric heating resistors imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric heating resistors by Morocco reached $14.4 million in 2024 (174 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $14.4M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 150 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 133 t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 160 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 133 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 132 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 80 t |
Where Morocco imports electric heating resistors from
Most of the value came from Portugal (19%), Hungary (18%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+347% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.7M | 19% |
| Hungary | $2.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 17% |
| China | $2.3M | 16% |
| France | $1.5M | 10% |
| Spain | $905K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $761K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $258K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $146K | 1% |
| Romania | $111K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.68 per kg, 279% above the world average of $21.83. 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.
Electric heating resistors exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported electric heating resistors worth $9.5 million (826 tonnes). Spain alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $9.3M | 99% |
| France | $28K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $15K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $11K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $7K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $4K | 0% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco electric heating resistors imports (HS 8516.80): 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 8516.80: Resistors: electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heating resistors imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported electric heating resistors worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heating resistors to Morocco?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Hungary (18%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heating resistors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $82.68 per kg in 2024, 279% above the world average of $21.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heating resistors to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export electric heating resistors?
Yes. Morocco exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, France and the United Kingdom. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heating resistors?
The HS code for electric heating resistors is subheading 8516.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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