Refractory ceramics (other) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $2.7 million of refractory ceramics (other) in 2024 (488 tonnes). That is 108% more 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 | $2.7M | 488 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 294 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 413 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 463 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 291 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 276 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 424 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 483 t |
Where Morocco imports refractory ceramics (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Germany (17%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, 33% below the world average of $8.17, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refractory ceramics (other) exports from Morocco
Exports of refractory ceramics (other) by Morocco reached $215 thousand in 2024 (48 tonnes). Italy alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $150K | 70% |
| France | $36K | 17% |
| South Korea | $11K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $7K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 2.9% |
| United States | $3K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco refractory ceramics (other) imports (HS 6903.90): 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 6903.90: Refractory ceramic goods: composition of which n.e.c. in heading no. 6903, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory ceramics (other) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported refractory ceramics (other) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 488 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 108% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory ceramics (other) to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($610 thousand), followed by Germany (17%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 805% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory ceramics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory ceramics (other) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export refractory ceramics (other)?
Yes. Morocco exported $215 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and South Korea. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory ceramics (other)?
The HS code for refractory ceramics (other) is subheading 6903.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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