Name plates imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of name plates by Morocco reached $2.3 million in 2024 (223 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.3M | 223 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 178 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 216 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 158 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 157 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 148 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 173 t |
Where Morocco imports name plates from
The largest suppliers were France (32%), Germany (31%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $722K | 32% |
| Germany | $701K | 31% |
| China | $278K | 12% |
| Spain | $183K | 8% |
| Turkey | $158K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $52K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $35K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $31K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $30K | 1.3% |
| United States | $19K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.23 per kg, 44% below the world average of $18.29, 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.
Name plates exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported name plates worth $341 thousand (37 tonnes). Most of it went to Republic of the Congo (22%), Cote d'Ivoire (18%), Mauritania (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $74K | 22% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $63K | 18% |
| Mauritania | $39K | 11% |
| France | $35K | 10% |
| Namibia | $30K | 8.8% |
| DR Congo | $18K | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $16K | 4.8% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $16K | 4.6% |
| Benin | $15K | 4.5% |
| Senegal | $8K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco name plates imports (HS 8310): 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 8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of name plates imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported name plates worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 223 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply name plates to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($722 thousand), followed by Germany (31%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of name plates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.23 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $18.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of name plates to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export name plates?
Yes. Morocco exported $341 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for name plates?
The HS code for name plates is heading 8310. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8310.00. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8310 page.
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