Molasses imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $9.9 million of molasses in 2024 (66.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 166% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 248% 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 | $9.9M | 66.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $6K | 4 t |
| 2021 | $85K | 42 t |
| 2020 | $453K | 135 t |
| 2019 | $1K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $8K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 0 t |
Where Morocco imports molasses from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.1M | 72% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 11% |
| Poland | $922K | 9.3% |
| Belgium | $805K | 8.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Paraguay | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1703
| 1703.90 | Beet molasses | 100% |
| 1703.10 | Cane molasses | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
Molasses exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported molasses worth $2.7 million (10.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 100% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco molasses imports (HS 1703): 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 1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.
Common questions
What is the value of molasses imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported molasses worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 166% on 2023.
Which countries supply molasses to Morocco?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of molasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of molasses to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export molasses?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Canada and the Netherlands. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for molasses?
The HS code for molasses is heading 1703. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1703.90 (100% of the value) and 1703.10 (0%).
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