Food processing machinery imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported food processing machinery worth $96.3 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 37% 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 | $96.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $70.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $77.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $60.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $65.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $61.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $56.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $60.2M | 2.9K t |
Where Morocco imports food processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Germany (17%), Italy (13%), Spain (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.8M | 18% |
| Italy | $12.1M | 13% |
| Spain | $11.4M | 12% |
| Austria | $9.4M | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $9.2M | 9.6% |
| China | $9.2M | 9.5% |
| France | $7.0M | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $5.3M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 5% |
| Denmark | $2.8M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 30% |
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 21% |
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 20% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 14% |
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 9.7% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 3.7% |
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 0.6% |
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.35 per kg, 28% below the world average of $26.89, 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.
Food processing machinery exports from Morocco
Exports of food processing machinery by Morocco reached $3.4 million in 2024 (336 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (47%), Tunisia (27%), Mauritania (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported food processing machinery worth $96.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Morocco?
Germany was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.35 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food processing machinery to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.2 million in 2017 to $96.3 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $68.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export food processing machinery?
Yes. Morocco exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Tunisia and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $92.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8438.20 (30% of the value) and 8438.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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