Metal spraying wire and rods imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal spraying wire and rods by Morocco reached $2.2 million in 2024 (486 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.9 million.
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 | $2.2M | 486 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 204 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 323 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 911 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 474 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 178 t |
Where Morocco imports metal spraying wire and rods from
The largest suppliers were Italy (22%), France (16%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $483K | 22% |
| France | $346K | 16% |
| United States | $265K | 12% |
| Hungary | $240K | 11% |
| Spain | $218K | 10% |
| China | $188K | 8.6% |
| Sweden | $163K | 7.5% |
| India | $104K | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $75K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $31K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, 37% below the world average of $7.14, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco metal spraying wire and rods imports (HS 8311.90): 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 8311.90: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides: of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding: wires and rods for metal spraying: n.e.c. in item no. 8311.
Common questions
What is the value of metal spraying wire and rods imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported metal spraying wire and rods worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 486 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal spraying wire and rods to Morocco?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($483 thousand), followed by France (16%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal spraying wire and rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $7.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal spraying wire and rods to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal spraying wire and rods?
The HS code for metal spraying wire and rods is subheading 8311.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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