Glutamic acid imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $2.1 million of glutamic acid in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 91% 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 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 764 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 958 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
Where Morocco imports glutamic acid from
France alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 52% |
| China | $642K | 30% |
| Germany | $378K | 18% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco glutamic acid imports (HS 2922.42): 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 2922.42: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: glutamic acid and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glutamic acid imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported glutamic acid worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply glutamic acid to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (30%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of glutamic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glutamic acid to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for glutamic acid?
The HS code for glutamic acid is subheading 2922.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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