Refined palm oil imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $7.6 million of refined palm oil in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.5 million.
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 | $7.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 10.5K t |
Where Morocco imports refined palm oil from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (47%), Cote d'Ivoire (28%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 47% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.2M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 13% |
| Sweden | $398K | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $363K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $41K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined palm oil exports from Morocco
Exports of refined palm oil by Morocco reached $1.4 million in 2024 (597 tonnes). Senegal alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.1M | 82% |
| Canada | $144K | 11% |
| Guinea | $67K | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $32K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco refined palm oil imports (HS 1511.90): 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 1511.90: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined palm oil imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported refined palm oil worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined palm oil to Morocco?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (28%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined palm oil to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export refined palm oil?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Canada and Guinea. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined palm oil?
The HS code for refined palm oil is subheading 1511.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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