Inorganic salt imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported inorganic salt worth $2.3 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% 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 | $2.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $866K | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $752K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 4.5K t |
Where Morocco imports inorganic salt from
The largest suppliers were Spain (37%), Netherlands (33%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $862K | 37% |
| Netherlands | $778K | 33% |
| France | $270K | 12% |
| Turkey | $138K | 5.9% |
| China | $115K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $69K | 3% |
| United States | $23K | 1% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.7% |
| Colombia | $15K | 0.7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $14K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2842
| 2842.10 | Complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates | 87% |
| 2842.90 | Inorganic salts (other) | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2842.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 78% below the world average of $3.84, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 inorganic salt imports (HS 2842): 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 2842: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, n.e.c. including aluminosilicates whether or not chemically defined, but excluding azides.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic salt imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported inorganic salt worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic salt to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($862 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (33%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $3.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of inorganic salt to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic salt?
The HS code for inorganic salt is heading 2842. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2842.10 (86% of the value) and 2842.90 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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