Newspapers and periodicals imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported newspapers and periodicals worth $4.7 million (277 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.2 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 | $4.7M | 277 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 360 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 560 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 330 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 418 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 877 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Morocco imports newspapers and periodicals from
France alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.3M | 91% |
| Egypt | $110K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $68K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $49K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4902
| 4902.90 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals: whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week | 91% |
| 4902.10 | Printed newspapers and journals | 8.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.90 per kg, 247% above the world average of $4.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Newspapers and periodicals exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $240 thousand of newspapers and periodicals in 2024 (33 tonnes). France alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $159K | 66% |
| Niger | $32K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $17K | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $10K | 4.2% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco newspapers and periodicals imports (HS 4902): 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 4902: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material.
Common questions
What is the value of newspapers and periodicals imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported newspapers and periodicals worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 277 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply newspapers and periodicals to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Egypt (2%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 621% on the year.
What is the average import price of newspapers and periodicals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.90 per kg in 2024, 247% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of newspapers and periodicals to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export newspapers and periodicals?
Yes. Morocco exported $240 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Niger and the United Kingdom. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for newspapers and periodicals?
The HS code for newspapers and periodicals is heading 4902. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4902.90 (91% of the value) and 4902.10 (9%).
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