Mineral substances imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $4.8 million of mineral substances in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $4.8M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 32.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 33.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 35.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 25.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 31.4K t |
Where Morocco imports mineral substances from
Spain alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 2530
| 2530.90 | Mineral substances: n.e.c. in chapter 25 | 89% |
| 2530.10 | Perlite and vermiculite | 9.1% |
| 2530.20 | Natural magnesium sulfate | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2530.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mineral substances exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $2.4 million of mineral substances in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Austria alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.5M | 63% |
| China | $234K | 9.8% |
| Algeria | $217K | 9.1% |
| Japan | $159K | 6.7% |
| United States | $94K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $38K | 1.6% |
| India | $22K | 0.9% |
| France | $19K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $13K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco mineral substances imports (HS 2530): 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 2530: Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral substances imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported mineral substances worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral substances to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (13%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 659% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral substances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral substances to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export mineral substances?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, China and Algeria. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral substances?
The HS code for mineral substances is heading 2530. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2530.90 (89% of the value) and 2530.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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