Excavator imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavator by Morocco reached $196.9 million in 2024 (59.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 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 | $196.9M | 59.1K t |
| 2023 | $132.9M | 36.1K t |
| 2022 | $127.1M | 36.2K t |
| 2021 | $149.9M | 46.8K t |
| 2020 | $128.5M | 41.9K t |
| 2019 | $163.3M | 47.3K t |
| 2018 | $208.8M | 50.9K t |
| 2017 | $162.8M | 46.5K t |
Where Morocco imports excavator from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), South Korea (13%), Japan (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+765% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $68.6M | 35% |
| South Korea | $26.4M | 13% |
| Japan | $14.7M | 7.5% |
| United States | $12.2M | 6.2% |
| France | $10.1M | 5.1% |
| India | $9.0M | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $8.8M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $8.5M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 51% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 20% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 13% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 5.2% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 4.6% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 3.3% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 1.5% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 40% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $7.5 million of excavator in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $6.2M | 83% |
| Netherlands | $205K | 2.8% |
| Benin | $176K | 2.4% |
| Gabon | $149K | 2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $132K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $98K | 1.3% |
| Guinea | $93K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 1.2% |
| Libya | $76K | 1% |
| Mauritania | $74K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported excavator worth $196.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($68.6 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 765% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavator to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $162.8 million in 2017 to $196.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $208.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $158.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export excavator?
Yes. Morocco exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, the Netherlands and Benin. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $189.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (51% of the value) and 8429.51 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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