Pigment dispersion imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $6.0 million of pigment dispersion in 2024 (561 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $6.0M | 561 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 488 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 497 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 682 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 364 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 395 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 378 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 337 t |
Where Morocco imports pigment dispersion from
The largest suppliers were Germany (33%), France (12%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 33% |
| France | $720K | 12% |
| China | $682K | 12% |
| Italy | $639K | 11% |
| Spain | $405K | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $388K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $372K | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $194K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $132K | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $82K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3212
| 3212.90 | Paint pigment | 54% |
| 3212.10 | Specialty pigment | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.63 per kg, close to the world average of $10.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pigment dispersion exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $994 thousand of pigment dispersion in 2024 (56 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $565K | 57% |
| Egypt | $229K | 23% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $81K | 8.2% |
| Mauritania | $54K | 5.4% |
| Senegal | $36K | 3.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $9K | 0.9% |
| Burundi | $7K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.3% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco pigment dispersion imports (HS 3212): 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 3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment dispersion imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported pigment dispersion worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 561 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment dispersion to Morocco?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by France (12%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment dispersion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pigment dispersion to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export pigment dispersion?
Yes. Morocco exported $994 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Egypt and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment dispersion?
The HS code for pigment dispersion is heading 3212. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 3212.90 (54% of the value) and 3212.10 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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