Large diameter steel pipes imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large diameter steel pipes by Morocco reached $142.2 million in 2024 (91.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 71% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $490.7 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 | $142.2M | 91.2K t |
| 2023 | $490.7M | 415.7K t |
| 2022 | $56.7M | 27.0K t |
| 2021 | $29.7M | 24.6K t |
| 2020 | $83.5M | 82.7K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 36.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 13.3K t |
Where Morocco imports large diameter steel pipes from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $71.1M | 50% |
| China | $35.6M | 25% |
| Turkey | $30.2M | 21% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $730K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $705K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $178K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $97K | 0.1% |
| France | $64K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $61K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7305
| 7305.11 | Submerged arc welded line pipe | 58% |
| 7305.39 | Spiral welded large pipe | 26% |
| 7305.31 | Longitudinally welded large pipe | 16% |
| 7305.12 | Longitudinally welded line pipe | 0.3% |
| 7305.19 | Spiral welded line pipe | 0.3% |
| 7305.90 | Large diameter tube (other) | 0.3% |
| 7305.20 | Large diameter casing | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Morocco large diameter steel pipes imports (HS 7305): 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 7305: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter steel pipes imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported large diameter steel pipes worth $142.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply large diameter steel pipes to Morocco?
India was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($71.1 million), followed by China (25%) and Turkey (21%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of large diameter steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of large diameter steel pipes to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $142.2 million in 2024, an increase of 867%. The peak was 2023 at $490.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $108.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export large diameter steel pipes?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Senegal and Belgium. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $141.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for large diameter steel pipes?
The HS code for large diameter steel pipes is heading 7305. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7305.11 (58% of the value) and 7305.39 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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