Overhead travelling cranes imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported overhead travelling cranes worth $7.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 81% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.3 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 | $7.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $38.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 426 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 581 t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 811 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 616 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 480 t |
Where Morocco imports overhead travelling cranes from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Turkey (24%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 39% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 24% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 14% |
| France | $804K | 11% |
| Germany | $510K | 7% |
| Denmark | $125K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $124K | 1.7% |
| Finland | $50K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $31K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, close to the world average of $5.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Overhead travelling cranes exports from Morocco
Exports of overhead travelling cranes by Morocco reached $248 thousand in 2024 (15 tonnes). Nigeria alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Morocco overhead travelling cranes imports (HS 8426.11): 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported overhead travelling cranes worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply overhead travelling cranes to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of overhead travelling cranes to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. The peak was 2023 at $38.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export overhead travelling cranes?
Yes. Morocco exported $248 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Benin and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8426 page.
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