Printed matter imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported printed matter worth $13.5 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Morocco imports printed matter from
The largest suppliers were France (27%), Turkey (10%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.6M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 8% |
| Spain | $981K | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $915K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $786K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $537K | 4% |
| Germany | $438K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $432K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter (other types) | 44% |
| 4911.10 | Trade catalogues and advertising materials | 43% |
| 4911.91 | Printed pictures and photographs | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.48 per kg, close to the world average of $7.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printed matter exports from Morocco
Exports of printed matter by Morocco reached $1.4 million in 2024 (274 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (16%), France (15%), Spain (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $213K | 16% |
| France | $205K | 15% |
| Spain | $194K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $169K | 13% |
| Libya | $103K | 7.6% |
| Cabo Verde | $68K | 5% |
| United States | $65K | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $57K | 4.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $50K | 3.7% |
| Senegal | $27K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco printed matter imports (HS 4911): 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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported printed matter worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.48 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $7.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed matter to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export printed matter?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, France and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (44% of the value) and 4911.10 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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