Magnetic tape media exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of magnetic tape media by Morocco reached $2.5 million in 2024 (7 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 7 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 7 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 4 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 54 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 23 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 33 t |
Where Morocco exports magnetic tape media to
France alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.5M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritania | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $376.70 per kg, 169% above the world average of $140.18. 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.
Magnetic tape media imports to Morocco
Imports of magnetic tape media by Morocco reached $1.1 million in 2024 (7 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Japan (40%), France (29%), Spain (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $454K | 40% |
| France | $328K | 29% |
| Spain | $230K | 20% |
| Germany | $68K | 5.9% |
| China | $32K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $11K | 0.9% |
| United States | $5K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco magnetic tape media exports (HS 8523.29): 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 8523.29: Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of magnetic tape media exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported magnetic tape media worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy magnetic tape media from Morocco?
France was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and Cote d'Ivoire (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of magnetic tape media per kg?
The average declared export value was about $376.70 per kg in 2024, 169% above the world average of $140.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of magnetic tape media from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also import magnetic tape media?
Yes. Morocco imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, France and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnetic tape media?
The HS code for magnetic tape media is subheading 8523.29. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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