Narrow steel strips imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $19.3 million of narrow steel strips in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $19.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 5.2K t |
Where Morocco imports narrow steel strips from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (37%), Italy (35%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.1M | 37% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 35% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 8.8% |
| France | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| Portugal | $898K | 4.6% |
| China | $702K | 3.6% |
| Austria | $197K | 1% |
| Germany | $127K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $122K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $106K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.29 | Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip | 42% |
| 7211.23 | Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip | 24% |
| 7211.19 | Hot-rolled steel strip thin | 18% |
| 7211.90 | Other steel strips | 8% |
| 7211.14 | Hot-rolled steel strip | 6.6% |
| 7211.13 | Four-face rolled steel strip | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow steel strips exports from Morocco
Exports of narrow steel strips by Morocco reached $1.7 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco narrow steel strips imports (HS 7211): 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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported narrow steel strips worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow steel strips to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Italy (35%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow steel strips to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export narrow steel strips?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Syria and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7211.29 (42% of the value) and 7211.23 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Morocco. Tell us your product to see it live.
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