Precious metal compound imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of precious metal compound by Morocco reached $2.9 million in 2024 (4 tonnes). Value rose 121% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.9M | 4 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 3 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $693K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 4 t |
Where Morocco imports precious metal compound from
The largest suppliers were France (41%), Italy (39%), Spain (6%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+833% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 41% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 39% |
| Spain | $165K | 5.7% |
| India | $123K | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $100K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $58K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $37K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $29K | 1% |
| Belgium | $27K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2843
| 2843.30 | Gold compounds | 63% |
| 2843.90 | Precious metal amalgams | 14% |
| 2843.10 | Colloidal precious metals | 9.6% |
| 2843.29 | Silver compounds (other) | 7.4% |
| 2843.21 | Silver nitrate | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2843.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $661.36 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1,016.15, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco precious metal compound imports (HS 2843): 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 2843: Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal compound imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported precious metal compound worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 121% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal compound to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (39%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 833% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $661.36 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1,016.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of precious metal compound to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal compound?
The HS code for precious metal compound is heading 2843. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2843.30 (63% of the value) and 2843.90 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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