Salt exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of salt by Morocco reached $17.7 million in 2024 (456.6 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.8 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 | $17.7M | 456.6K t |
| 2023 | $24.1M | 524.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 602.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 143.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 201.2K t |
| 2019 | $25.0M | 706.3K t |
| 2018 | $26.3M | 743.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 454.4K t |
Where Morocco exports salt to
The largest buyer markets were Poland (21%), Lithuania (20%), Latvia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+452% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.7M | 21% |
| Lithuania | $3.6M | 20% |
| Latvia | $3.2M | 18% |
| Finland | $2.4M | 14% |
| United States | $1.7M | 9.6% |
| Estonia | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $930K | 5.3% |
| France | $608K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $457K | 2.6% |
| Mauritania | $55K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.04 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.06, 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.
Salt imports to Morocco
Morocco imported $10.8 million of salt in 2024 (59.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Spain (37%), Egypt (25%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.0M | 37% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 25% |
| France | $1.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $838K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $803K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $453K | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $365K | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $150K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $58K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
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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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported salt worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 456.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy salt from Morocco?
Poland was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Lithuania (20%) and Latvia (18%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average export price of salt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of salt from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also import salt?
Yes. Morocco imported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Egypt and France. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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