Polyethylene imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported polyethylene worth $443.1 million (366.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% 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 | $443.1M | 366.1K t |
| 2023 | $387.9M | 317.6K t |
| 2022 | $400.5M | 269.1K t |
| 2021 | $347.5M | 240.7K t |
| 2020 | $272.9M | 255.7K t |
| 2019 | $297.9M | 252.8K t |
| 2018 | $319.5M | 233.5K t |
| 2017 | $325.5M | 234.6K t |
Where Morocco imports polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (37%), United States (23%), Qatar (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $164.0M | 37% |
| United States | $102.0M | 23% |
| Qatar | $42.4M | 9.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22.2M | 5% |
| Spain | $16.2M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $14.2M | 3.2% |
| France | $10.4M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $10.0M | 2.3% |
| China | $7.3M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.10 | Low-density polyethylene | 48% |
| 3901.20 | High-density polyethylene | 43% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer | 3.9% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer | 2.9% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers (other) | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported polyethylene worth $7.9 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Togo alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $4.2M | 53% |
| Mauritania | $1.1M | 14% |
| China | $530K | 6.7% |
| Senegal | $514K | 6.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $511K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $453K | 5.8% |
| Nigeria | $106K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $101K | 1.3% |
| Cameroon | $97K | 1.2% |
| Costa Rica | $68K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco polyethylene imports (HS 3901): 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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported polyethylene worth $443.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 366.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Morocco?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($164.0 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Qatar (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $325.5 million in 2017 to $443.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $349.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export polyethylene?
Yes. Morocco exported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Mauritania and China. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $435.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 3901.10 (48% of the value) and 3901.20 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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