Pasta exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pasta by Morocco reached $100.3 million in 2024 (89.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100.3M | 89.6K t |
| 2023 | $94.4M | 79.2K t |
| 2022 | $85.6M | 61.8K t |
| 2021 | $68.8M | 59.6K t |
| 2020 | $58.5M | 52.6K t |
| 2019 | $40.9M | 41.0K t |
| 2018 | $39.0M | 37.5K t |
| 2017 | $35.4M | 32.7K t |
Where Morocco exports pasta to
The largest buyer markets were France (23%), Senegal (18%), Tunisia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 52% |
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 34% |
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 12% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 1.8% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 41% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta imports to Morocco
Morocco imported $14.7 million of pasta in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (30%), Italy (25%), France (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 31% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 25% |
| France | $1.6M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 8.7% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $944K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $447K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $347K | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $150K | 1% |
| Germany | $120K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco pasta exports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported pasta worth $100.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy pasta from Morocco?
France was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by Senegal (18%) and Tunisia (7%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 83 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average export price of pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pasta from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.4 million in 2017 to $100.3 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $65.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also import pasta?
Yes. Morocco imported $14.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and France. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $85.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1902.40 (52% of the value) and 1902.19 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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