Plastic-coated paper imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported plastic-coated paper worth $54.1 million (19.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 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 | $54.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $49.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $46.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $40.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $37.6M | 17.3K t |
| 2018 | $47.2M | 24.7K t |
| 2017 | $45.0M | 23.4K t |
Where Morocco imports plastic-coated paper from
Most of the value came from Turkey (41%), Italy (19%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $22.1M | 41% |
| Italy | $10.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 6.8% |
| Hungary | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Serbia | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| China | $1.2M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated paper exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported plastic-coated paper worth $2.0 million (486 tonnes). Israel alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.6M | 78% |
| Netherlands | $219K | 11% |
| Mauritania | $201K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported plastic-coated paper worth $54.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.0 million in 2017 to $54.1 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export plastic-coated paper?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, the Netherlands and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $52.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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