Optical fiber connectors imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $8.0 million of optical fiber connectors in 2024 (227 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.9 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 | $8.0M | 227 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 169 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 143 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 137 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 88 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 43 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 25 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 66 t |
Where Morocco imports optical fiber connectors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 56% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 22% |
| France | $574K | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $555K | 6.9% |
| Taiwan | $362K | 4.5% |
| Honduras | $56K | 0.7% |
| United States | $47K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $23K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.29 per kg, close to the world average of $42.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical fiber connectors exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $995 thousand of optical fiber connectors in 2024 (52 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (43%), France (28%), Serbia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+594% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $423K | 43% |
| France | $274K | 28% |
| Serbia | $105K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $34K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $29K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $25K | 2.5% |
| Senegal | $18K | 1.8% |
| Guinea | $17K | 1.7% |
| Nicaragua | $13K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $10K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco optical fiber connectors imports (HS 8536.70): 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 8536.70: Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber connectors imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported optical fiber connectors worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 227 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber connectors to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Spain (22%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Honduras grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.29 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $42.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fiber connectors to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. The peak was 2021 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export optical fiber connectors?
Yes. Morocco exported $995 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, France and Serbia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber connectors?
The HS code for optical fiber connectors is subheading 8536.70. 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 8536 page.
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