Margarine imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $57.6 million of margarine in 2024 (32.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $57.6M | 32.4K t |
| 2023 | $53.5M | 31.4K t |
| 2022 | $51.4M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 5.9K t |
Where Morocco imports margarine from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (34%), Sweden (17%), Indonesia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $19.6M | 34% |
| Sweden | $9.7M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $9.0M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $6.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 6.2% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $889K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $647K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $645K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 85% |
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Margarine exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $5.6 million of margarine in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Guinea accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $3.8M | 68% |
| Spain | $829K | 15% |
| Republic of the Congo | $191K | 3.4% |
| Togo | $177K | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $138K | 2.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $107K | 1.9% |
| Cabo Verde | $83K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $65K | 1.2% |
| Gabon | $43K | 0.8% |
| Gambia | $37K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported margarine worth $57.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to Morocco?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Sweden (17%) and Indonesia (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $57.6 million in 2024, an increase of 511%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export margarine?
Yes. Morocco exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, Spain and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $52.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1517.90 (85% of the value) and 1517.10 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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