Medicinal plants exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of medicinal plants by Morocco reached $64.5 million in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $64.5M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $64.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $70.5M | 27.0K t |
| 2021 | $67.0M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $57.4M | 22.2K t |
| 2019 | $65.9M | 27.8K t |
| 2018 | $61.2M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $49.8M | 22.0K t |
Where Morocco exports medicinal plants to
The largest buyer markets were France (20%), Spain (18%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.9M | 20% |
| Spain | $11.8M | 18% |
| United States | $5.4M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 8% |
| Canada | $4.5M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $4.1M | 6.3% |
| Switzerland | $3.4M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 3% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 1211
| 1211.90 | Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal… | 100% |
| 1211.20 | Ginseng roots | 0.5% |
| 1211.50 | Ephedra, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried… | 0% |
| 1211.40 | Poppy straw: of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 29% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Medicinal plants imports to Morocco
Morocco imported $17.1 million of medicinal plants in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Egypt (18%), China (10%), India (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Morocco medicinal plants exports (HS 1211): 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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported medicinal plants worth $64.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy medicinal plants from Morocco?
France was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Spain (18%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of medicinal plants from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.8 million in 2017 to $64.5 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $70.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also import medicinal plants?
Yes. Morocco imported $17.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, China and India. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1211.90 (99% of the value) and 1211.20 (1%).
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