Processed cheese exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of processed cheese by Morocco reached $22.9 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $65.2 million.
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 | $22.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $30.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $56.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $59.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $65.2M | 11.4K t |
Where Morocco exports processed cheese to
Most of it went to United States (39%), Saudi Arabia (16%), Qatar (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.9M | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 16% |
| Qatar | $3.3M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 4.4% |
| Angola | $474K | 2.1% |
| Iraq | $445K | 2% |
| Jordan | $426K | 1.9% |
| Mauritius | $344K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $341K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.67 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed cheese imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported processed cheese worth $7.5 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+497% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Morocco processed cheese exports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported processed cheese worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 119 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy processed cheese from Morocco?
The United States was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and Qatar (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average export price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.67 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $5.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of processed cheese from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.2 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $65.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also import processed cheese?
Yes. Morocco imported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, France and the Netherlands. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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