Ground chili powder exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported ground chili powder worth $3.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 60% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.7 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 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Morocco exports ground chili powder to
The largest buyer markets were Lebanon (31%), Algeria (29%), Turkey (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground chili powder imports to Morocco
Imports of ground chili powder by Morocco reached $760 thousand in 2024 (167 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Algeria (46%), United States (15%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $348K | 46% |
| United States | $117K | 15% |
| France | $79K | 10% |
| Spain | $65K | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $45K | 6% |
| India | $32K | 4.3% |
| China | $18K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $9K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco ground chili powder exports (HS 0904.22): 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 0904.22: Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground chili powder exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported ground chili powder worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries buy ground chili powder from Morocco?
Lebanon was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Algeria (29%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average export price of ground chili powder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ground chili powder from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also import ground chili powder?
Yes. Morocco imported $760 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Algeria, the United States and France. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground chili powder?
The HS code for ground chili powder is subheading 0904.22. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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