Phones and network equipment imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phones and network equipment by Morocco reached $856.2 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 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 | $856.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $987.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $943.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $976.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $904.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $814.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $725.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $690.2M | 4.6K t |
Where Morocco imports phones and network equipment from
China alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $563.8M | 66% |
| Vietnam | $152.5M | 18% |
| France | $19.2M | 2.2% |
| India | $17.4M | 2% |
| Italy | $11.5M | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $8.0M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $7.7M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $7.2M | 0.8% |
| United States | $6.9M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8517
| 8517.12 | Mobile phones | 47% |
| 8517.62 | Transmission and switching apparatus | 33% |
| 8517.70 | Telephone and communication parts | 14% |
| 8517.69 | Communication apparatus (other) | 3.6% |
| 8517.61 | Base stations | 1.7% |
| 8517.18 | Telephone sets (other) | 1% |
| 8517.11 | Cordless telephones | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $127.29 per kg, 47% below the world average of $239.13, 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.
Phones and network equipment exports from Morocco
Exports of phones and network equipment by Morocco reached $180.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $158.0M | 88% |
| Hong Kong | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 1.8% |
| United States | $2.5M | 1.4% |
| France | $1.7M | 1% |
| China | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| Benin | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $857K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco phones and network equipment imports (HS 8517): 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 8517: Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of phones and network equipment imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported phones and network equipment worth $856.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply phones and network equipment to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($563.8 million), followed by Vietnam (18%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of phones and network equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $127.29 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $239.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phones and network equipment to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $690.2 million in 2017 to $856.2 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $987.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $862.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export phones and network equipment?
Yes. Morocco exported $180.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $675.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for phones and network equipment?
The HS code for phones and network equipment is heading 8517. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8517.12 (47% of the value) and 8517.62 (33%).
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