High-density polyethylene imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-density polyethylene by Morocco reached $190.2 million in 2024 (158.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% 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 | $190.2M | 158.8K t |
| 2023 | $162.7M | 135.7K t |
| 2022 | $166.6M | 116.1K t |
| 2021 | $135.9M | 102.2K t |
| 2020 | $105.8M | 102.1K t |
| 2019 | $118.1M | 101.4K t |
| 2018 | $122.0M | 88.2K t |
| 2017 | $128.5M | 95.5K t |
Where Morocco imports high-density polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (29%), United States (26%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $55.1M | 29% |
| United States | $48.5M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.4M | 11% |
| Qatar | $12.9M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $12.1M | 6.4% |
| France | $7.0M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $4.2M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $3.8M | 2% |
| Finland | $3.6M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-density polyethylene exports from Morocco
Exports of high-density polyethylene by Morocco reached $1.9 million in 2024 (779 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+931% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported high-density polyethylene worth $190.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 158.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Morocco?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($55.1 million), followed by the United States (26%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $128.5 million in 2017 to $190.2 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $141.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export high-density polyethylene?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, China and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $188.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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