Refined sunflower or safflower oil imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $22.3 million (20.4 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $22.3M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 6.7K t |
Where Morocco imports refined sunflower or safflower oil from
One supplier dominates: Bulgaria accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined sunflower or safflower oil exports from Morocco
Exports of refined sunflower or safflower oil by Morocco reached $9.4 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (50%), Senegal (20%), Guinea-Bissau (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco refined sunflower or safflower oil imports (HS 1512.19): 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 1512.19: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined sunflower or safflower oil imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined sunflower or safflower oil to Morocco?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Spain (37%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined sunflower or safflower oil to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export refined sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Morocco exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.19. 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 1512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Morocco. Tell us your product to see it live.
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