Potatoes imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported potatoes worth $52.0 million (58.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 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 | $52.0M | 58.1K t |
| 2023 | $43.9M | 60.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.8M | 55.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 37.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 61.2K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 38.5K t |
| 2018 | $27.2M | 44.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 47.2K t |
Where Morocco imports potatoes from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (44%), Denmark (22%), United Kingdom (21%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $23.1M | 45% |
| Denmark | $11.4M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $10.7M | 21% |
| France | $4.4M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $621K | 1.2% |
| Luxembourg | $210K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $98K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Armenia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0701
| 0701.10 | Seed potatoes | 99% |
| 0701.90 | Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 125% above the world average of $0.40. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potatoes exports from Morocco
Exports of potatoes by Morocco reached $13.7 million in 2024 (39.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (34%), Mali (15%), Mauritania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.7M | 34% |
| Mali | $2.0M | 15% |
| Mauritania | $1.6M | 12% |
| France | $1.6M | 11% |
| Portugal | $826K | 6% |
| Senegal | $550K | 4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $465K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $397K | 2.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $362K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $351K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco potatoes imports (HS 0701): 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported potatoes worth $52.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply potatoes to Morocco?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by Denmark (22%) and the United Kingdom (21%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 125% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potatoes to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $52.0 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export potatoes?
Yes. Morocco exported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Mali and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $38.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0701.10 (99% of the value) and 0701.90 (1%).
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