Optical fibres and lenses imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $84.0 million of optical fibres and lenses in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $84.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $72.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $73.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $46.8M | 835 t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 546 t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 305 t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 302 t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 298 t |
Where Morocco imports optical fibres and lenses from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.5M | 60% |
| Japan | $14.3M | 17% |
| India | $4.0M | 4.7% |
| Denmark | $2.5M | 3% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| France | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| United States | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $885K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $692K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $657K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 74% |
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 21% |
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 2.6% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 1% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 0.7% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $59.59 per kg, close to the world average of $67.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical fibres and lenses exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $9.3 million of optical fibres and lenses in 2024 (48 tonnes). Spain alone took 53% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.9M | 53% |
| France | $3.8M | 41% |
| United States | $377K | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $42K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $35K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $18K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $13K | 0.1% |
| Guinea | $9K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $8K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported optical fibres and lenses worth $84.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($50.5 million), followed by Japan (17%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $59.59 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $67.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $84.0 million in 2024, an increase of 248%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $47.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export optical fibres and lenses?
Yes. Morocco exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, France and the United States. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $74.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 9001.10 (74% of the value) and 9001.50 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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