Portland cement exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $56.5 million of portland cement in 2024 (1.27 million tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $120.9 million.
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 | $56.5M | 1.27M t |
| 2023 | $120.9M | 2.09M t |
| 2022 | $93.1M | 1.51M t |
| 2021 | $66.1M | 1.28M t |
| 2020 | $46.3M | 1.19M t |
| 2019 | $59.5M | 1.22M t |
| 2018 | $70.3M | 1.52M t |
| 2017 | $75.5M | 2.02M t |
Where Morocco exports portland cement to
The largest buyer markets were Guinea (16%), Benin (14%), Ghana (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+347% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $9.3M | 17% |
| Benin | $8.2M | 14% |
| Ghana | $7.4M | 13% |
| France | $6.6M | 12% |
| Colombia | $6.2M | 11% |
| Mauritania | $5.1M | 9% |
| Gambia | $2.6M | 4.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.2M | 4% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 3.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.1M | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 95% |
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 4.8% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0% |
| 2523.30 | Aluminous cement | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.04 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.07, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portland cement imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported portland cement worth $16.7 million (123.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Turkey (46%), Egypt (31%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.7M | 46% |
| Egypt | $5.2M | 31% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 11% |
| Tunisia | $841K | 5% |
| France | $415K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $354K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $288K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.1% |
| United States | $12K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $12K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco portland cement exports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported portland cement worth $56.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.27 million tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy portland cement from Morocco?
Guinea was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Benin (14%) and Ghana (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average export price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of portland cement from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $75.5 million in 2017 to $56.5 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $120.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also import portland cement?
Yes. Morocco imported $16.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Egypt and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2523.10 (95% of the value) and 2523.29 (5%).
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