Live horses imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live horses by Morocco reached $2.8 million in 2024 (223 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.9 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 | 223 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 238 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 212 t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 189 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 332 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 281 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 212 t |
Where Morocco imports live horses from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.2M | 77% |
| Spain | $435K | 16% |
| Belgium | $119K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0101
| 0101.21 | Pure-bred breeding horses | 41% |
| 0101.90 | Mules and hinnies: live | 36% |
| 0101.29 | Live horses (other) | 24% |
| 0101.30 | Asses: live | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.63 per kg, 73% below the world average of $46.58, 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.
Live horses exports from Morocco
Exports of live horses by Morocco reached $548 thousand in 2024 (179 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (42%), France (33%), Spain (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $232K | 42% |
| France | $180K | 33% |
| Spain | $41K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $27K | 4.9% |
| Mauritania | $16K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 1.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco live horses imports (HS 0101): 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 0101: Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live horses imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported live horses worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 223 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply live horses to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Spain (15%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of live horses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.63 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $46.58 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 horses to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2020 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export live horses?
Yes. Morocco exported $548 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, France and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for live horses?
The HS code for live horses is heading 0101. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0101.21 (41% of the value) and 0101.90 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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