Nitrate imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrate by Morocco reached $50.2 million in 2024 (70.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 188 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $107.1 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 | $50.2M | 70.1K t |
| 2023 | $55.5M | 57.4K t |
| 2022 | $57.9M | 46.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 44.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.1M | 48.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 30.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 31.2K t |
| 2017 | $107.1M | 94.2K t |
Where Morocco imports nitrate from
Most of the value came from Jordan (29%), Israel (21%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2834
| 2834.21 | Potassium nitrate | 79% |
| 2834.29 | Nitrates (non-potassium) | 21% |
| 2834.10 | Nitrites | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2834.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrate exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $377 thousand of nitrate in 2024 (488 tonnes). Mauritania alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+953% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $240K | 64% |
| Senegal | $117K | 31% |
| Gambia | $17K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco nitrate imports (HS 2834): 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 2834: Nitrites; nitrates.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrate imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported nitrate worth $50.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 188 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrate to Morocco?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Israel (21%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrate to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.1 million in 2017 to $50.2 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $107.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export nitrate?
Yes. Morocco exported $377 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Senegal and the Gambia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $49.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrate?
The HS code for nitrate is heading 2834. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2834.21 (79% of the value) and 2834.29 (21%).
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