Lithographic printing plates imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $2.6 million of lithographic printing plates in 2024 (157 tonnes). That is 17% more 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 | $2.6M | 157 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 174 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 177 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 146 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 157 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 142 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 137 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 167 t |
Where Morocco imports lithographic printing plates from
Most of the value came from Greece (25%), Italy (14%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $658K | 25% |
| Italy | $360K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $358K | 14% |
| Switzerland | $356K | 14% |
| Spain | $343K | 13% |
| France | $225K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $50K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $47K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 1.5% |
| China | $34K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.66 per kg, 33% above the world average of $12.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 lithographic printing plates imports (HS 8442.50): 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 8442.50: Plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished).
Common questions
What is the value of lithographic printing plates imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported lithographic printing plates worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 157 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithographic printing plates to Morocco?
Greece was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($658 thousand), followed by Italy (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithographic printing plates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.66 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $12.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithographic printing plates to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithographic printing plates?
The HS code for lithographic printing plates is subheading 8442.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8442 page.
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