Electrical insulators imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported electrical insulators worth $37.4 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 307% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $37.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 769 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 528 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 802 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 779 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 835 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 857 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
Where Morocco imports electrical insulators from
One supplier dominates: Portugal accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $21.5M | 57% |
| Spain | $6.9M | 18% |
| China | $3.1M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| India | $780K | 2.1% |
| France | $738K | 2% |
| Turkey | $524K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $369K | 1% |
| Japan | $248K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8546
| 8546.90 | Insulators (other materials) | 95% |
| 8546.20 | Ceramic insulators | 3.7% |
| 8546.10 | Glass insulators | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8546.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.09 per kg, 120% above the world average of $5.96. 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.
Electrical insulators exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported electrical insulators worth $8.1 million (676 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $6.0M | 75% |
| Senegal | $530K | 6.6% |
| Mali | $372K | 4.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $334K | 4.1% |
| Togo | $212K | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $159K | 2% |
| Benin | $136K | 1.7% |
| Mauritania | $92K | 1.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $47K | 0.6% |
| Niger | $46K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco electrical insulators imports (HS 8546): 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 8546: Electrical insulators of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical insulators imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported electrical insulators worth $37.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 307% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical insulators to Morocco?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($21.5 million), followed by Spain (18%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 645% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.09 per kg in 2024, 120% above the world average of $5.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical insulators to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $37.4 million in 2024, an increase of 334%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export electrical insulators?
Yes. Morocco exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Senegal and Mali. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $29.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical insulators?
The HS code for electrical insulators is heading 8546. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8546.90 (95% of the value) and 8546.20 (4%).
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