Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $60.4 million of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (74.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $119.9 million.
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 | $60.4M | 74.4K t |
| 2023 | $73.5M | 108.0K t |
| 2022 | $61.9M | 91.8K t |
| 2021 | $63.0M | 79.1K t |
| 2020 | $91.9M | 136.0K t |
| 2019 | $119.9M | 185.5K t |
| 2018 | $92.9M | 132.5K t |
| 2017 | $105.7M | 158.6K t |
Where Morocco imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
Turkey alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $45.8M | 76% |
| Spain | $6.0M | 9.9% |
| Egypt | $4.2M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $752K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $719K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $643K | 1.1% |
| United States | $495K | 0.8% |
| France | $382K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $382K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $381K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 49% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 45% |
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 5.3% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 0.4% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.67. 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.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Morocco
Exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Morocco reached $26.3 million in 2024 (40.2 thousand tonnes). Canada alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.7M | 79% |
| Mauritania | $5.1M | 19% |
| Senegal | $424K | 1.6% |
| Gabon | $53K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $51K | 0.2% |
| France | $8K | 0% |
| Guinea | $3K | 0% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($45.8 million), followed by Spain (10%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 769% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $105.7 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $119.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $83.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Morocco exported $26.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mauritania and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $34.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7214.99 (49% of the value) and 7214.91 (45%).
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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