Motor vehicle lights imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of motor vehicle lights by Morocco reached $105.6 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $105.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $62.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $52.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $57.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $79.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $27.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Morocco imports motor vehicle lights from
The largest suppliers were Romania (17%), Slovenia (16%), France (16%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+887% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.92 per kg, 27% below the world average of $31.51, 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.
Motor vehicle lights exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $636.9 million of motor vehicle lights in 2024 (16.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $528.7M | 83% |
| Portugal | $49.4M | 7.8% |
| France | $25.9M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9.8M | 1.5% |
| Argentina | $8.0M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $1.4M | 0.2% |
| Romania | $1.2M | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported motor vehicle lights worth $105.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Morocco?
Romania was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Slovenia (16%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 887% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.92 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $31.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $105.6 million in 2024, an increase of 356%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export motor vehicle lights?
Yes. Morocco exported $636.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Portugal and France. That compares with imports of $105.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8512 page.
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