Seeds for sowing imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $142.5 million of seeds for sowing in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 32% on 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 | $142.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $107.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $101.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $129.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $104.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $98.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $92.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $87.6M | 3.7K t |
Where Morocco imports seeds for sowing from
Most of the value came from France (18%), Peru (11%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $25.0M | 18% |
| Peru | $15.2M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $14.2M | 10% |
| China | $10.0M | 7% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 6.4% |
| Chile | $8.7M | 6.1% |
| Israel | $8.4M | 5.9% |
| Tanzania | $5.9M | 4.1% |
| United States | $5.7M | 4% |
| New Zealand | $5.2M | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 1209
| 1209.91 | Vegetable seeds | 86% |
| 1209.10 | Sugar beet seeds | 8.3% |
| 1209.21 | Alfalfa seeds | 2.4% |
| 1209.99 | Seeds (other species) | 2.1% |
| 1209.29 | Forage crop seeds (other) | 0.8% |
| 1209.25 | Ryegrass seeds | 0.1% |
| 1209.23 | Fescue seeds | 0.1% |
| 1209.30 | Flower seeds | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.47 per kg, 267% above the world average of $9.38. 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.
Seeds for sowing exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $10.1 million of seeds for sowing in 2024 (52 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 80% |
| France | $632K | 6.3% |
| New Zealand | $414K | 4.1% |
| Argentina | $197K | 2% |
| Spain | $133K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $115K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $104K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $75K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $66K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $35K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco seeds for sowing imports (HS 1209): 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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds for sowing imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported seeds for sowing worth $142.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds for sowing to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($25.0 million), followed by Peru (11%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds for sowing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.47 per kg in 2024, 267% above the world average of $9.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seeds for sowing to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87.6 million in 2017 to $142.5 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $108.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export seeds for sowing?
Yes. Morocco exported $10.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and New Zealand. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $132.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds for sowing?
The HS code for seeds for sowing is heading 1209. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1209.91 (86% of the value) and 1209.10 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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