High silicon ferro-silicon imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $6.8 million of high silicon ferro-silicon in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.0 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 | $6.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 3.0K t |
Where Morocco imports high silicon ferro-silicon from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Kazakhstan (39%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High silicon ferro-silicon exports from Morocco
Exports of high silicon ferro-silicon by Morocco reached $285 thousand in 2024 (200 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Slovakia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $285K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco high silicon ferro-silicon imports (HS 7202.21): 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 7202.21: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of high silicon ferro-silicon imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported high silicon ferro-silicon worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply high silicon ferro-silicon to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Kazakhstan (39%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of high silicon ferro-silicon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high silicon ferro-silicon to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export high silicon ferro-silicon?
Yes. Morocco exported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Slovakia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon?
The HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon is subheading 7202.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 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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