Precious stones exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $2.8 million of precious stones in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 877 t |
| 2020 | $881K | 534 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 497 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 353 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 446 t |
Where Morocco exports precious stones to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (30%), China (23%), India (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+548% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $835K | 30% |
| China | $640K | 23% |
| India | $289K | 10% |
| United States | $222K | 8% |
| Canada | $158K | 5.6% |
| Brazil | $147K | 5.3% |
| Australia | $128K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $58K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 7103
| 7103.10 | Rough gemstones | 60% |
| 7103.99 | Cut precious stones (other types) | 39% |
| 7103.91 | Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 96% below the world average of $44.08, 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.
Precious stones imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported precious stones worth $828 thousand (2 tonnes). Most of the value came from Thailand (30%), Hong Kong (30%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $246K | 30% |
| Hong Kong | $245K | 30% |
| Italy | $119K | 14% |
| Germany | $80K | 9.6% |
| China | $55K | 6.7% |
| India | $52K | 6.3% |
| France | $25K | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $5K | 0.6% |
| Afghanistan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco precious stones exports (HS 7103): 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 7103: Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not strung, mounted, set; ungraded precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone, temporarily strung for convenience of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of precious stones exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported precious stones worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious stones from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($835 thousand), followed by China (23%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 548% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious stones per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $44.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of precious stones from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also import precious stones?
Yes. Morocco imported $828 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Hong Kong and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious stones?
The HS code for precious stones is heading 7103. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7103.10 (60% of the value) and 7103.99 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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