Pig iron imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pig iron by Morocco reached $4.3 million in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). That is 4011% more 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 | $4.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $106K | 165 t |
| 2022 | $556K | 888 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 6.9K t |
Where Morocco imports pig iron from
Kazakhstan alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $4.2M | 96% |
| Turkey | $120K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $27K | 0.6% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7201
| 7201.50 | Alloy pig iron | 97% |
| 7201.10 | Iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pig iron exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported pig iron worth $372 thousand (26 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $373K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco pig iron imports (HS 7201): 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 7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pig iron imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported pig iron worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply pig iron to Morocco?
Kazakhstan was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of pig iron per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pig iron to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export pig iron?
Yes. Morocco exported $372 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pig iron?
The HS code for pig iron is heading 7201. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7201.50 (97% of the value) and 7201.10 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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