Eyeglasses imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported eyeglasses worth $20.9 million (303 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 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 | $20.9M | 303 t |
| 2023 | $22.3M | 304 t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 346 t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 402 t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 412 t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 478 t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 287 t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 299 t |
Where Morocco imports eyeglasses from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Italy (30%), India (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 47% |
| Italy | $6.3M | 30% |
| India | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| France | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $539K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $331K | 1.6% |
| United States | $237K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $221K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $201K | 1% |
| Germany | $148K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9004
| 9004.10 | Sunglasses | 73% |
| 9004.90 | Eyeglasses and goggles | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.07 per kg, close to the world average of $64.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Eyeglasses exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported eyeglasses worth $222 thousand (3 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (29%), Germany (10%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $65K | 30% |
| Germany | $22K | 9.9% |
| France | $22K | 9.8% |
| Guatemala | $14K | 6.2% |
| Guinea | $12K | 5.2% |
| United States | $12K | 5.2% |
| Chile | $11K | 5.1% |
| Qatar | $10K | 4.6% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco eyeglasses imports (HS 9004): 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 9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported eyeglasses worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 303 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Italy (30%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.07 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $64.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of eyeglasses to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $25.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export eyeglasses?
Yes. Morocco exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Germany and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses?
The HS code for eyeglasses is heading 9004. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 9004.10 (73% of the value) and 9004.90 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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