Excavation machinery imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported excavation machinery worth $35.9 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 25% 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 | $35.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 3.8K t |
Where Morocco imports excavation machinery from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (22%), United States (15%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $8.0M | 22% |
| United States | $5.6M | 16% |
| France | $4.9M | 14% |
| China | $4.7M | 13% |
| Canada | $2.7M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 6.3% |
| Finland | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3% |
| Spain | $895K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 48% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 18% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 11% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 7.6% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 4.9% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 4.1% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 3.9% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.07 per kg, 318% above the world average of $2.65. 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.
Excavation machinery exports from Morocco
Exports of excavation machinery by Morocco reached $2.7 million in 2024 (152 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (41%), Canada (31%), Burkina Faso (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 41% |
| Canada | $844K | 31% |
| Burkina Faso | $268K | 10% |
| Germany | $247K | 9.2% |
| Senegal | $66K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55K | 2.1% |
| Gabon | $30K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $27K | 1% |
| Guinea | $17K | 0.6% |
| Albania | $16K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported excavation machinery worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Morocco?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by the United States (15%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.07 per kg in 2024, 318% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Canada and Burkina Faso. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $33.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (48% of the value) and 8430.50 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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