Optical fiber cable exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of optical fiber cable by Morocco reached $115.7 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $90.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $89.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $58.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 716 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 420 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 194 t |
Where Morocco exports optical fiber cable to
The largest buyer markets were France (25%), United Kingdom (17%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $28.5M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $19.7M | 17% |
| Germany | $16.1M | 14% |
| Portugal | $15.6M | 14% |
| Spain | $10.1M | 8.7% |
| United States | $4.8M | 4.2% |
| Greece | $3.6M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.2M | 1.9% |
| Israel | $1.9M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.77 per kg, close to the world average of $13.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical fiber cable imports to Morocco
Morocco imported $27.8 million of optical fiber cable in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.0M | 65% |
| France | $2.8M | 10% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| United States | $967K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $897K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $774K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $652K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $389K | 1.4% |
| Slovakia | $319K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $295K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco optical fiber cable exports (HS 8544.70): 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 8544.70: Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber cable exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported optical fiber cable worth $115.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy optical fiber cable from Morocco?
France was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($28.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average export price of optical fiber cable per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of optical fiber cable from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $115.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also import optical fiber cable?
Yes. Morocco imported $27.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $87.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber cable?
The HS code for optical fiber cable is subheading 8544.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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