Paint thinner imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $25.2 million of paint thinner in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% 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 | $25.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 29.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 24.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 12.9K t |
Where Morocco imports paint thinner from
Most of the value came from Spain (33%), Egypt (20%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $8.4M | 33% |
| Egypt | $5.2M | 21% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 9.1% |
| France | $2.1M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $790K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $759K | 3% |
| Tunisia | $710K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $561K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $540K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.40, 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.
Paint thinner exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $1.0 million of paint thinner in 2024 (296 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Republic of the Congo accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+992% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco paint thinner imports (HS 3814): 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 3814: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint thinner imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported paint thinner worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint thinner to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint thinner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paint thinner to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export paint thinner?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Spain and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $24.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint thinner?
The HS code for paint thinner is heading 3814. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3814.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3814 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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