Maize imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $604.7 million of maize in 2024 (2.80 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 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 | $604.7M | 2.80M t |
| 2023 | $640.2M | 2.42M t |
| 2022 | $601.2M | 2.05M t |
| 2021 | $530.3M | 2.20M t |
| 2020 | $504.8M | 2.90M t |
| 2019 | $474.4M | 2.76M t |
| 2018 | $430.3M | 2.33M t |
| 2017 | $437.9M | 2.40M t |
Where Morocco imports maize from
Most of the value came from Brazil (49%), Argentina (31%), United States (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $298.9M | 49% |
| Argentina | $189.4M | 31% |
| United States | $59.6M | 9.9% |
| Romania | $21.8M | 3.6% |
| Bulgaria | $11.6M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $8.4M | 1.4% |
| France | $3.5M | 0.6% |
| Russia | $3.1M | 0.5% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 0.5% |
| Serbia | $1.9M | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 98% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
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 maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported maize worth $604.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.80 million tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Morocco?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($298.9 million), followed by Argentina (31%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of maize to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $437.9 million in 2017 to $604.7 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $640.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $528.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (98% of the value) and 1005.10 (2%).
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