Ginger and spices imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $54.0 million of ginger and spices in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $54.0M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $41.1M | 26.9K t |
| 2021 | $43.2M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 20.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 12.8K t |
Where Morocco imports ginger and spices from
India alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0910
| 0910.11 | Dried ginger | 64% |
| 0910.30 | Turmeric | 30% |
| 0910.99 | Spices (other varieties) | 4.3% |
| 0910.91 | Mixed spices | 1.1% |
| 0910.12 | Ground ginger | 0.7% |
| 0910.20 | Saffron | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, 28% above the world average of $2.23. 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.
Ginger and spices exports from Morocco
Exports of ginger and spices by Morocco reached $10.8 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (34%), United Kingdom (9%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $3.6M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $978K | 9.1% |
| United States | $820K | 7.6% |
| Spain | $663K | 6.1% |
| France | $521K | 4.8% |
| Japan | $513K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $470K | 4.4% |
| Australia | $440K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $375K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $339K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco ginger and spices imports (HS 0910): 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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Common questions
What is the value of ginger and spices imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported ginger and spices worth $54.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply ginger and spices to Morocco?
India was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($39.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of ginger and spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ginger and spices to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $54.0 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export ginger and spices?
Yes. Morocco exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $43.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
The HS code for ginger and spices is heading 0910. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0910.11 (64% of the value) and 0910.30 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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