Phosphoric acid exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphoric acid by Morocco reached $2.34 billion in 2024 (2.55 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 102 countries for exports of this product. That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.34B | 2.55M t |
| 2023 | $1.41B | 1.98M t |
| 2022 | $2.34B | 2.22M t |
| 2021 | $2.30B | 2.62M t |
| 2020 | $1.30B | 2.20M t |
| 2019 | $1.65B | 2.26M t |
| 2018 | $1.54B | 2.28M t |
| 2017 | $1.22B | 2.06M t |
Where Morocco exports phosphoric acid to
The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (45%), India (19%), Spain (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.06B | 45% |
| India | $452.5M | 19% |
| Spain | $159.6M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $156.9M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $155.2M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $94.0M | 4% |
| Brazil | $66.7M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $63.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $56.2M | 2.4% |
| Bangladesh | $25.7M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2809
| 2809.20 | Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids | 100% |
| 2809.10 | Phosphorus pentoxide | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2809.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphoric acid imports to Morocco
Morocco imported $4.6 million of phosphoric acid in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (39%), Germany (27%), Finland (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 39% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 27% |
| Finland | $675K | 15% |
| United States | $419K | 9% |
| Belgium | $221K | 4.8% |
| France | $167K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $61K | 1.3% |
| Jordan | $18K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco phosphoric acid exports (HS 2809): 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 2809: Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphoric acid exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported phosphoric acid worth $2.34 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.55 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 102 countries worldwide, with 37% of world exports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphoric acid from Morocco?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($1.06 billion), followed by India (19%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphoric acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of phosphoric acid from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.22 billion in 2017 to $2.34 billion in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $2.34 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.76 billion a year.
Does Morocco also import phosphoric acid?
Yes. Morocco imported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Finland. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.33 billion a year.
What is the HS code for phosphoric acid?
The HS code for phosphoric acid is heading 2809. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2809.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2809 page.
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