Paper articles imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper articles by Morocco reached $30.2 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% 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 | $30.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $24.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 10.3K t |
Where Morocco imports paper articles from
The largest suppliers were Spain (24%), Italy (16%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $7.3M | 24% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 16% |
| China | $3.4M | 11% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 7.1% |
| France | $1.8M | 5.9% |
| Lithuania | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $919K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $657K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $603K | 2% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 46% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 27% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 12% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 10% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 3.6% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper articles exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $13.6 million of paper articles in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). France alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.0M | 88% |
| United Kingdom | $384K | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $340K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $234K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $178K | 1.3% |
| United States | $142K | 1% |
| Mauritania | $97K | 0.7% |
| Libya | $69K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $53K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $31K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported paper articles worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Italy (16%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export paper articles?
Yes. Morocco exported $13.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Kingdom and Kenya. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (46% of the value) and 4823.69 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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