Gypsum exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gypsum by Morocco reached $67.9 million in 2024 (2.20 million tonnes). It ranks 8th of 129 countries for exports of this product. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $67.9M | 2.20M t |
| 2023 | $55.6M | 1.67M t |
| 2022 | $41.3M | 1.01M t |
| 2021 | $40.9M | 1.16M t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 914.9K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 836.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 481.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 342.0K t |
Where Morocco exports gypsum to
The largest buyer markets were Portugal (14%), China (13%), Guinea (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2520
| 2520.10 | Gypsum: anhydrite | 72% |
| 2520.20 | Gypsum plaster | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2520.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.03 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.04, 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.
Gypsum imports to Morocco
Imports of gypsum by Morocco reached $3.4 million in 2024 (47.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+566% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 62% |
| Spain | $809K | 24% |
| Turkey | $183K | 5.3% |
| France | $158K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $135K | 3.9% |
| United States | $29K | 0.8% |
| Slovenia | $9K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco gypsum exports (HS 2520): 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 2520: Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported gypsum worth $67.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.20 million tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 129 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy gypsum from Morocco?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Guinea (8%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average export price of gypsum per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.03 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of gypsum from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $67.9 million in 2024, an increase of 345%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also import gypsum?
Yes. Morocco imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Spain and Turkey. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $64.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum?
The HS code for gypsum is heading 2520. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2520.10 (72% of the value) and 2520.20 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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