Pepper and chili imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $23.5 million of pepper and chili in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $23.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Morocco imports pepper and chili from
Brazil alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $18.9M | 81% |
| Vietnam | $2.8M | 12% |
| Algeria | $348K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $281K | 1.2% |
| India | $197K | 0.8% |
| United States | $178K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $143K | 0.6% |
| Madagascar | $110K | 0.5% |
| France | $109K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $99K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0904
| 0904.11 | Peppercorns | 95% |
| 0904.22 | Ground chili powder | 3.2% |
| 0904.12 | Ground black pepper | 1.2% |
| 0904.21 | Dried chili peppers | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, close to the world average of $3.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pepper and chili exports from Morocco
Exports of pepper and chili by Morocco reached $6.2 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (21%), Lebanon (18%), Algeria (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.3M | 21% |
| Lebanon | $1.1M | 18% |
| Algeria | $1.0M | 16% |
| Brazil | $611K | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $526K | 8.5% |
| Egypt | $481K | 7.8% |
| Poland | $336K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $158K | 2.6% |
| Mauritania | $153K | 2.5% |
| France | $86K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco pepper and chili imports (HS 0904): 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 0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta.
Common questions
What is the value of pepper and chili imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported pepper and chili worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply pepper and chili to Morocco?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Vietnam (12%) and Algeria (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of pepper and chili per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pepper and chili to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $27.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export pepper and chili?
Yes. Morocco exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Lebanon and Algeria. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pepper and chili?
The HS code for pepper and chili is heading 0904. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0904.11 (95% of the value) and 0904.22 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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