Hard aged cheese imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported hard aged cheese worth $139.5 million (23.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $139.5M | 23.0K t |
| 2023 | $140.8M | 22.6K t |
| 2022 | $120.5M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $117.6M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $100.9M | 21.0K t |
| 2019 | $75.5M | 16.9K t |
| 2018 | $81.8M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $62.8M | 14.9K t |
Where Morocco imports hard aged cheese from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (44%), Austria (15%), Ireland (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $61.1M | 44% |
| Austria | $21.3M | 15% |
| Ireland | $14.0M | 10% |
| France | $13.0M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 3% |
| United States | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 2.1% |
| Latvia | $2.0M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.07 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard aged cheese exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $3.2 million of hard aged cheese in 2024 (504 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 82% |
| Mauritius | $173K | 5.3% |
| Senegal | $156K | 4.8% |
| Togo | $117K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $36K | 1.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $21K | 0.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $10K | 0.3% |
| Cabo Verde | $7K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported hard aged cheese worth $139.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Morocco?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($61.1 million), followed by Austria (15%) and Ireland (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.8 million in 2017 to $139.5 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2023 at $140.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $104.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export hard aged cheese?
Yes. Morocco exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Mauritius and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $136.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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