Gold imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gold by Morocco reached $94.2 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $94.2M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $66.3M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $426K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 0 t |
Where Morocco imports gold from
Italy alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $58.7M | 62% |
| Turkey | $21.0M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.3M | 11% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $804K | 0.9% |
| France | $506K | 0.5% |
| United States | $373K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $371K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $163K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $26K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7108
| 7108.12 | Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | 97% |
| 7108.13 | Gold semi-manufactured forms | 3.1% |
| 7108.11 | Gold powder | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $72,484.85 per kg, 25% above the world average of $57,889.60. 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.
Gold exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $39.4 million of gold in 2024 (0 tonnes). Turkey alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $20.2M | 51% |
| Italy | $7.3M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.0M | 18% |
| Switzerland | $4.8M | 12% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco gold imports (HS 7108): 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 7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of gold imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported gold worth $94.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply gold to Morocco?
Italy was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($58.7 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of gold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $72,484.85 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $57,889.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gold to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $94.2 million in 2024, an increase of 891%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export gold?
Yes. Morocco exported $39.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $54.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gold?
The HS code for gold is heading 7108. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7108.12 (97% of the value) and 7108.13 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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