High-purity lactose imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported high-purity lactose worth $2.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 million.
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 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 972 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 783 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 833 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 539 t |
Where Morocco imports high-purity lactose from
The largest suppliers were Italy (36%), Netherlands (26%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $917K | 36% |
| Netherlands | $676K | 26% |
| United States | $414K | 16% |
| Germany | $387K | 15% |
| Poland | $109K | 4.2% |
| France | $48K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco high-purity lactose imports (HS 1702.11): 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 1702.11: Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity lactose imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported high-purity lactose worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity lactose to Morocco?
Italy was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($917 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (26%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity lactose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-purity lactose to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity lactose?
The HS code for high-purity lactose is subheading 1702.11. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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