Paint imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paint by Morocco reached $3.4 million in 2024 (876 tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.4M | 877 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 479 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 387 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 302 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 546 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 406 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 451 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 750 t |
Where Morocco imports paint from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Germany (21%), Spain (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $824K | 24% |
| Germany | $721K | 21% |
| Spain | $649K | 19% |
| Switzerland | $262K | 7.6% |
| France | $252K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $246K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $159K | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $98K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, close to the world average of $4.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco paint imports (HS 3210): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3210: Paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), excluding those of heading no. 3209, prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather.
Common questions
What is the value of paint imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported paint worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 876 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($824 thousand), followed by Germany (21%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint?
The HS code for paint is heading 3210. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3210.00. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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