Orthopaedic appliances imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $78.8 million of orthopaedic appliances in 2024 (471 tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $78.8M | 471 t |
| 2023 | $69.1M | 367 t |
| 2022 | $54.3M | 331 t |
| 2021 | $56.8M | 306 t |
| 2020 | $44.0M | 260 t |
| 2019 | $49.6M | 303 t |
| 2018 | $48.0M | 421 t |
| 2017 | $40.9M | 318 t |
Where Morocco imports orthopaedic appliances from
The largest suppliers were France (14%), United States (11%), Ireland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 35%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.3M | 14% |
| United States | $8.7M | 11% |
| Ireland | $7.3M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $3.9M | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $3.7M | 4.7% |
| China | $3.6M | 4.5% |
| India | $3.4M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $3.3M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 3.8% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.90 | Worn body appliances | 25% |
| 9021.39 | Prosthetics (non-joint) | 21% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids | 15% |
| 9021.10 | Orthopedic supports | 14% |
| 9021.31 | Prosthetic body parts | 9.2% |
| 9021.29 | Dental prosthetics | 7% |
| 9021.50 | Cardiac pacemakers | 6.7% |
| 9021.21 | Artificial teeth | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $167.22 per kg, 52% below the world average of $345.26, 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.
Orthopaedic appliances exports from Morocco
Exports of orthopaedic appliances by Morocco reached $1.7 million in 2024 (3 tonnes). France alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 73% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $240K | 14% |
| Austria | $54K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $46K | 2.6% |
| Djibouti | $35K | 2% |
| Ireland | $32K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $28K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.6% |
| United States | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco orthopaedic appliances imports (HS 9021): 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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported orthopaedic appliances worth $78.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 471 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Ireland (9%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $167.22 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $345.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of orthopaedic appliances to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.9 million in 2017 to $78.8 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $55.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export orthopaedic appliances?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Cote d'Ivoire and Austria. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $77.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 9021.90 (25% of the value) and 9021.39 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Morocco. Tell us your product to see it live.
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