Optical elements imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $20.6 million of optical elements in 2024 (139 tonnes). Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $20.6M | 139 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 52 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 22 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 6 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 136 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 13 t |
Where Morocco imports optical elements from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $13.4M | 65% |
| China | $5.0M | 25% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $427K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $210K | 1% |
| Thailand | $111K | 0.5% |
| United States | $74K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $50K | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $44K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9002
| 9002.19 | Objective lenses (other) | 65% |
| 9002.90 | Optical elements (other mounted) | 23% |
| 9002.11 | Camera objective lenses | 12% |
| 9002.20 | Optical filters | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $148.45 per kg, 67% below the world average of $452.00, 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.
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The shipment records behind Morocco optical elements imports (HS 9002): 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 9002: Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of optical elements imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported optical elements worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical elements to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by China (24%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical elements per kg?
The average declared import value was about $148.45 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $452.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical elements to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical elements?
The HS code for optical elements is heading 9002. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 9002.19 (64% of the value) and 9002.90 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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