Printed books imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $63.2 million of printed books in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $63.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $63.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $65.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $50.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $60.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $71.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $66.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $61.6M | 12.8K t |
Where Morocco imports printed books from
The largest suppliers were France (29%), Lebanon (19%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $18.1M | 29% |
| Lebanon | $12.1M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $8.2M | 13% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $3.2M | 5.1% |
| Greece | $3.2M | 5.1% |
| China | $2.8M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| Romania | $2.4M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 95% |
| 4901.10 | Printed single sheets and leaflets | 4.5% |
| 4901.91 | Printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.86 per kg, close to the world average of $9.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printed books exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported printed books worth $1.9 million (492 tonnes). Most of it went to Senegal (29%), Qatar (24%), France (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $537K | 29% |
| Qatar | $443K | 24% |
| France | $316K | 17% |
| Mauritania | $70K | 3.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $60K | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $60K | 3.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $59K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $57K | 3.1% |
| United States | $52K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco printed books imports (HS 4901): 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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported printed books worth $63.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed books to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Lebanon (19%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.86 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $9.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed books to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.6 million in 2017 to $63.2 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $71.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export printed books?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Qatar and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $61.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed books?
The HS code for printed books is heading 4901. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4901.99 (95% of the value) and 4901.10 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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