Meat and poultry processing machinery imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $13.8 million (603 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 149% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $13.8M | 603 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 458 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 328 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 362 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 303 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 229 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 305 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 417 t |
Where Morocco imports meat and poultry processing machinery from
Most of the value came from Italy (32%), Netherlands (31%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.4M | 32% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 31% |
| France | $1.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 9.7% |
| China | $916K | 6.7% |
| Poland | $399K | 2.9% |
| United States | $386K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $273K | 2% |
| Sweden | $234K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $64K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.84 per kg, 32% below the world average of $33.55, 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.
Meat and poultry processing machinery exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $1.1 million of meat and poultry processing machinery in 2024 (139 tonnes). France alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $955K | 88% |
| Senegal | $93K | 8.6% |
| Italy | $12K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.5% |
| Mauritania | $5K | 0.5% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco meat and poultry processing machinery imports (HS 8438.50): 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 8438.50: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and poultry processing machinery imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 603 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 149% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and poultry processing machinery to Morocco?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (31%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and poultry processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.84 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $33.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of meat and poultry processing machinery to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export meat and poultry processing machinery?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Senegal and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery?
The HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery is subheading 8438.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
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