Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $76.4 million (101.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $98.7 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 | $76.4M | 101.1K t |
| 2023 | $90.6M | 103.8K t |
| 2022 | $98.7M | 104.7K t |
| 2021 | $85.6M | 95.5K t |
| 2020 | $77.8M | 116.1K t |
| 2019 | $78.0M | 117.0K t |
| 2018 | $85.9M | 114.1K t |
| 2017 | $63.3M | 95.3K t |
Where Morocco imports hot-rolled steel coils from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (40%), France (16%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.27 | Thin hot-rolled pickled coil | 35% |
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 20% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 13% |
| 7208.37 | Thick hot-rolled steel coil | 9% |
| 7208.38 | Medium hot-rolled steel coil | 8.5% |
| 7208.26 | Medium hot-rolled pickled coil | 5.3% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 4% |
| 7208.25 | Thick hot-rolled pickled coil | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coils exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported hot-rolled steel coils worth $21.0 million (30.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (36%), Canada (30%), Turkey (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.6M | 36% |
| Canada | $6.3M | 30% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 14% |
| Syria | $2.3M | 11% |
| Portugal | $771K | 3.7% |
| Mauritania | $599K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $153K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $96K | 0.5% |
| France | $66K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $76.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($30.8 million), followed by France (16%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 848% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.3 million in 2017 to $76.4 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $98.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Morocco exported $21.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Canada and Turkey. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $55.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7208.27 (35% of the value) and 7208.39 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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