Medical instruments imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical instruments by Morocco reached $291.2 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $291.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $257.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $218.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $199.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $189.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $187.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $165.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $138.0M | 4.7K t |
Where Morocco imports medical instruments from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Germany (15%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $45.1M | 16% |
| France | $40.3M | 14% |
| United States | $22.0M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $18.1M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $13.9M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $9.4M | 3.2% |
| India | $7.4M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 2% |
| Switzerland | $5.5M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 40% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 19% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 7.7% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 7.2% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 6.8% |
| 9018.13 | MRI machines | 6% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 5.1% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.24 per kg, close to the world average of $37.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medical instruments exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $23.0 million of medical instruments in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). France alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $18.1M | 79% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| United States | $830K | 3.6% |
| Gabon | $639K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $286K | 1.2% |
| Senegal | $265K | 1.2% |
| Mauritania | $219K | 1% |
| Singapore | $200K | 0.9% |
| Chad | $185K | 0.8% |
| Guinea | $183K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported medical instruments worth $291.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($71.4 million), followed by Germany (15%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.24 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical instruments to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138.0 million in 2017 to $291.2 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $205.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export medical instruments?
Yes. Morocco exported $23.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Cote d'Ivoire and the United States. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $268.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (40% of the value) and 9018.39 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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