Salted anchovies exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $22.4 million of salted anchovies in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 64 countries for exports of this product. That is 295% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $22.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Morocco exports salted anchovies to
Italy alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.3M | 51% |
| Albania | $4.4M | 19% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 19% |
| Tunisia | $1.6M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $519K | 2.3% |
| France | $307K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $20K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $8K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, close to the world average of $3.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salted anchovies imports to Morocco
Imports of salted anchovies by Morocco reached $11.3 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 96 countries. One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.5M | 57% |
| Argentina | $3.2M | 28% |
| Peru | $1.0M | 9% |
| Croatia | $387K | 3.4% |
| France | $146K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $102K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco salted anchovies exports (HS 0305.63): 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 0305.63: Fish: salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, anchovies (Engrails spp.).
Common questions
What is the value of salted anchovies exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported salted anchovies worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 64 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was up 295% on 2023.
Which countries buy salted anchovies from Morocco?
Italy was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Albania (19%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Albania grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average export price of salted anchovies per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of salted anchovies from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also import salted anchovies?
Yes. Morocco imported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Argentina and Peru. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for salted anchovies?
The HS code for salted anchovies is subheading 0305.63. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0305 page.
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