Seaweeds and plant products exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $36.2 million of seaweeds and plant products in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $268.1 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 | $36.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $52.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $268.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $267.0M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $154.9M | 23.3K t |
| 2019 | $159.1M | 34.9K t |
| 2018 | $121.1M | 24.5K t |
| 2017 | $101.1M | 38.6K t |
Where Morocco exports seaweeds and plant products to
Most of it went to Spain (39%), Italy (28%), Japan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $13.9M | 39% |
| Italy | $10.0M | 28% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 8.6% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 4% |
| China | $781K | 2.2% |
| United States | $663K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $505K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $372K | 1% |
Product types under HS 1212
| 1212.99 | Plant products (other) | 49% |
| 1212.29 | Industrial seaweed | 24% |
| 1212.92 | Locust beans (carob): fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground | 22% |
| 1212.21 | Edible seaweed | 5.4% |
| 1212.91 | Sugar beet pulp | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1212.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, 271% above the world average of $0.68. 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.
Seaweeds and plant products imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported seaweeds and plant products worth $9.9 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (24%), Lebanon (21%), Algeria (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco seaweeds and plant products exports (HS 1212): 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 1212: Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of seaweeds and plant products exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported seaweeds and plant products worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy seaweeds and plant products from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Italy (28%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average export price of seaweeds and plant products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 271% above the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of seaweeds and plant products from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $101.1 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $268.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $145.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also import seaweeds and plant products?
Yes. Morocco imported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Lebanon and Algeria. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for seaweeds and plant products?
The HS code for seaweeds and plant products is heading 1212. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1212.99 (49% of the value) and 1212.29 (24%).
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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