Solvent-based paint imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $93.8 million of solvent-based paint in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $93.8M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $81.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $78.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $70.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $52.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $54.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $50.5M | 11.4K t |
Where Morocco imports solvent-based paint from
The largest suppliers were France (23%), Spain (21%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $21.9M | 23% |
| Spain | $19.8M | 21% |
| Germany | $11.3M | 12% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $4.1M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $4.1M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 3.7% |
| China | $3.1M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 3208
| 3208.90 | Polymer solvent paint | 44% |
| 3208.20 | Acrylic solvent paint | 34% |
| 3208.10 | Polyester solvent paint | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.39 per kg, close to the world average of $5.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Solvent-based paint exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported solvent-based paint worth $15.5 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $7.9M | 51% |
| Burkina Faso | $2.1M | 14% |
| Senegal | $1.8M | 12% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.5M | 9.6% |
| Mauritania | $1.4M | 9.1% |
| Chad | $123K | 0.8% |
| DR Congo | $113K | 0.7% |
| Gabon | $89K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $86K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $54K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco solvent-based paint imports (HS 3208): 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 3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of solvent-based paint imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported solvent-based paint worth $93.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply solvent-based paint to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($21.9 million), followed by Spain (21%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of solvent-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.39 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $5.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of solvent-based paint to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.5 million in 2017 to $93.8 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $66.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export solvent-based paint?
Yes. Morocco exported $15.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Burkina Faso and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $78.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
The HS code for solvent-based paint is heading 3208. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 3208.90 (44% of the value) and 3208.20 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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