Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $55.5 million (42.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 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 | $55.5M | 42.3K t |
| 2023 | $61.9M | 34.4K t |
| 2022 | $57.7M | 29.6K t |
| 2021 | $39.0M | 26.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.4M | 25.8K t |
| 2019 | $30.0M | 30.9K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 33.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.8M | 37.3K t |
Where Morocco imports hydrogenated vegetable oil from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (49%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Malaysia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $27.1M | 49% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.2M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $6.9M | 12% |
| Tunisia | $4.9M | 8.9% |
| Sweden | $2.2M | 4% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $565K | 1% |
| India | $436K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 1516
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined… | 100% |
| 1516.10 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hydrogenated vegetable oil exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $335 thousand of hydrogenated vegetable oil in 2024 (148 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $191K | 57% |
| Canada | $60K | 18% |
| France | $27K | 8.1% |
| Greece | $17K | 5.2% |
| Panama | $9K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $9K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $5K | 1.4% |
| United States | $5K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $4K | 1% |
| Ukraine | $3K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco hydrogenated vegetable oil imports (HS 1516): 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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $55.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogenated vegetable oil to Morocco?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Malaysia (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.8 million in 2017 to $55.5 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $61.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export hydrogenated vegetable oil?
Yes. Morocco exported $335 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Canada and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $55.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1516.20. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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