Expanded metal imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported expanded metal worth $3.1 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 121% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 335 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 248 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $894K | 390 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 320 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 474 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 336 t |
Where Morocco imports expanded metal from
Most of the value came from France (35%), Mexico (20%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+811% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 35% |
| Mexico | $611K | 20% |
| China | $555K | 18% |
| Spain | $401K | 13% |
| Tunisia | $178K | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $142K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $34K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.93. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco expanded metal imports (HS 7314.50): 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 7314.50: Iron or steel: expanded metal.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded metal imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported expanded metal worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 121% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded metal to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Mexico (20%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 811% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of expanded metal to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded metal?
The HS code for expanded metal is subheading 7314.50. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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