Fresh flatfish (other species) exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh flatfish (other species) by Morocco reached $5.5 million in 2024 (716 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $60.8 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 | $5.5M | 716 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 737 t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $43.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $60.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $51.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $31.6M | 3.3K t |
Where Morocco exports fresh flatfish (other species) to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.5M | 100% |
| Slovenia | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.72 per kg, 42% above the world average of $5.44. 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.
Fresh flatfish (other species) imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported fresh flatfish (other species) worth $221 thousand (34 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest (+859% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $184K | 84% |
| Mauritania | $36K | 16% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco fresh flatfish (other species) exports (HS 0302.29): 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 0302.29: Fish: fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh flatfish (other species) exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported fresh flatfish (other species) worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 716 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 92 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh flatfish (other species) from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Slovenia (0%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh flatfish (other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $5.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh flatfish (other species) from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.6 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2019 at $60.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also import fresh flatfish (other species)?
Yes. Morocco imported $221 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh flatfish (other species)?
The HS code for fresh flatfish (other species) is subheading 0302.29. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0302 page.
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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