Paint pigment imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported paint pigment worth $3.2 million (418 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 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 | $3.2M | 418 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 299 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 324 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 462 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 263 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 256 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 241 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 225 t |
Where Morocco imports paint pigment from
Most of the value came from France (19%), Germany (17%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+814% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $595K | 19% |
| Germany | $539K | 17% |
| China | $489K | 15% |
| Italy | $470K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $329K | 10% |
| Spain | $283K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $194K | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $73K | 2.3% |
| Norway | $65K | 2% |
| Turkey | $47K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, close to the world average of $8.99.
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 pigment imports (HS 3212.90): 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 3212.90: Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils.
Common questions
What is the value of paint pigment imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported paint pigment worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 418 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint pigment to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($595 thousand), followed by Germany (17%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 814% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $8.99 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 pigment to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint pigment?
The HS code for paint pigment is subheading 3212.90. 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 3212 page.
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