Fatty acid exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $7.9 million of fatty acid in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 5.8K t |
Where Morocco exports fatty acid to
Most of it went to Portugal (34%), Chile (18%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.6M | 34% |
| Chile | $1.4M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $863K | 11% |
| China | $560K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $509K | 6.5% |
| Senegal | $476K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $341K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $289K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $171K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $132K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.19 | Fatty acids (other species) | 100% |
| 3823.11 | Stearic acid | 0.5% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 0% |
| 3823.13 | Tall oil fatty acids | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.24, 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.
Fatty acid imports to Morocco
Imports of fatty acid by Morocco reached $3.9 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (42%), India (16%), Malaysia (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.7M | 42% |
| India | $617K | 16% |
| Malaysia | $347K | 8.8% |
| United States | $232K | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $190K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 3.7% |
| France | $143K | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $132K | 3.4% |
| China | $126K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $105K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco fatty acid exports (HS 3823): 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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported fatty acid worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy fatty acid from Morocco?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Chile (18%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fatty acid from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $24.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also import fatty acid?
Yes. Morocco imported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, India and Malaysia. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 3823.19 (99% of the value) and 3823.11 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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