Lighter imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported lighter worth $2.8 million (456 tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.2 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 | $2.8M | 456 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 189 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 471 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 570 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Morocco imports lighter from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+615% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.5M | 53% |
| China | $606K | 22% |
| France | $580K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $127K | 4.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.09 per kg, 29% below the world average of $8.52, 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 lighter imports (HS 9613.10): 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 9613.10: Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable.
Common questions
What is the value of lighter imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported lighter worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 456 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighter to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (22%) and France (21%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 615% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.09 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $8.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lighter to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2019 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighter?
The HS code for lighter is subheading 9613.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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