Live bees imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live bees by Morocco reached $7.3 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 85 countries. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 891 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 809 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 757 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 615 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 555 t |
Where Morocco imports live bees from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.7M | 50% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 34% |
| Slovakia | $1.2M | 16% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.65 per kg, 39% below the world average of $9.24, 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 live bees imports (HS 0106.41): 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 0106.41: Insects: live, bees.
Common questions
What is the value of live bees imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported live bees worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 85 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply live bees to Morocco?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Spain (34%) and Slovakia (16%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of live bees per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.65 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $9.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live bees to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for live bees?
The HS code for live bees is subheading 0106.41. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0106 page.
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