Prepared anchovies exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $178.3 million of prepared anchovies in 2024 (18.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 79 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178.3M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $160.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $130.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $140.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $129.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $132.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $136.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $123.9M | 11.1K t |
Where Morocco exports prepared anchovies to
Most of it went to Spain (47%), France (22%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $84.6M | 47% |
| France | $39.1M | 22% |
| United States | $24.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $9.9M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $951K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $945K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.77 per kg, close to the world average of $10.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared anchovies imports to Morocco
Morocco imported $347 thousand of prepared anchovies in 2024 (24 tonnes). Spain alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $287K | 83% |
| Canada | $32K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $25K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.7% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco prepared anchovies exports (HS 1604.16): 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 1604.16: Fish preparations: anchovies, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared anchovies exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported prepared anchovies worth $178.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 79 countries worldwide, with 37% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared anchovies from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($84.6 million), followed by France (22%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared anchovies per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.77 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $10.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared anchovies from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $123.9 million in 2017 to $178.3 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $141.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also import prepared anchovies?
Yes. Morocco imported $347 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Canada and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $178.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared anchovies?
The HS code for prepared anchovies is subheading 1604.16. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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