Front-end loaders imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported front-end loaders worth $40.2 million (11.4 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $56.3 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 | $40.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $35.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $43.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $44.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $39.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $51.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $54.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $56.3M | 14.6K t |
Where Morocco imports front-end loaders from
Most of the value came from China (30%), India (12%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.0M | 30% |
| India | $5.0M | 12% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 6.1% |
| France | $2.3M | 5.6% |
| United States | $2.2M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 48% below the world average of $6.70, 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.
Front-end loaders exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported front-end loaders worth $381 thousand (199 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (26%), Guinea (23%), Benin (19%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $98K | 26% |
| Guinea | $88K | 23% |
| Benin | $74K | 19% |
| Senegal | $46K | 12% |
| Burkina Faso | $39K | 10% |
| Libya | $11K | 2.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $9K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $7K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported front-end loaders worth $40.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by India (12%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 496% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of front-end loaders to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.3 million in 2017 to $40.2 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $56.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export front-end loaders?
Yes. Morocco exported $381 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Guinea and Benin. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $39.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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