Phosphate exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported phosphate worth $122.1 million (190.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $122.1M | 190.0K t |
| 2023 | $79.2M | 124.2K t |
| 2022 | $126.2M | 134.5K t |
| 2021 | $63.6M | 156.7K t |
| 2020 | $50.1M | 120.4K t |
| 2019 | $43.6M | 92.0K t |
| 2018 | $50.1M | 118.0K t |
| 2017 | $38.1M | 97.3K t |
Where Morocco exports phosphate to
Most of it went to Brazil (40%), United States (9%), Spain (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $49.0M | 40% |
| United States | $11.5M | 9.4% |
| Spain | $8.6M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $6.9M | 5.7% |
| Greece | $4.7M | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $3.5M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| India | $3.1M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.26 | Calcium phosphate (other) | 67% |
| 2835.25 | Dicalcium phosphate | 20% |
| 2835.29 | Phosphates (other) | 14% |
| 2835.31 | Sodium tripolyphosphate | 0% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates (other) | 0% |
| 2835.10 | Hypophosphites and phosphites | 0% |
| 2835.24 | Potassium phosphate | 0% |
| 2835.22 | Sodium phosphate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.17, 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.
Phosphate imports to Morocco
Imports of phosphate by Morocco reached $18.3 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from France (16%), Tunisia (16%), United Kingdom (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.0M | 16% |
| Tunisia | $2.9M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 15% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 14% |
| China | $2.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 12% |
| Israel | $808K | 4.4% |
| United States | $690K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $315K | 1.7% |
| Slovenia | $153K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco phosphate exports (HS 2835): 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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported phosphate worth $122.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 122 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphate from Morocco?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($49.0 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of phosphate from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.1 million in 2017 to $122.1 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2022 at $126.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also import phosphate?
Yes. Morocco imported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Tunisia and the United Kingdom. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $103.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2835.26 (67% of the value) and 2835.25 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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