Silicate imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported silicate worth $7.5 million (19.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $7.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 6.3K t |
Where Morocco imports silicate from
Egypt alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $5.2M | 69% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 21% |
| India | $298K | 4% |
| United States | $120K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 1.3% |
| China | $55K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $43K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.5% |
| France | $31K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2839
| 2839.19 | Sodium silicate (other) | 70% |
| 2839.90 | Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) | 27% |
| 2839.11 | Sodium metasilicate | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2839.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.53, 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.
Silicate exports from Morocco
Exports of silicate by Morocco reached $546 thousand in 2024 (436 tonnes). Greece alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $485K | 89% |
| Mauritania | $49K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 1.8% |
| Guinea | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco silicate imports (HS 2839): 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 2839: Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates.
Common questions
What is the value of silicate imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported silicate worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicate to Morocco?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Spain (21%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of silicate to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export silicate?
Yes. Morocco exported $546 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Mauritania and the United Kingdom. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicate?
The HS code for silicate is heading 2839. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2839.19 (70% of the value) and 2839.90 (27%).
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