Specialized machinery imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery by Morocco reached $441.9 million in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% 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 | $441.9M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $389.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $326.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $387.2M | 20.7K t |
| 2020 | $392.3M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $506.5M | 26.7K t |
| 2018 | $462.5M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $345.8M | 17.5K t |
Where Morocco imports specialized machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (17%), Germany (14%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $72.9M | 17% |
| Germany | $59.7M | 14% |
| France | $48.7M | 11% |
| Spain | $47.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $30.1M | 6.8% |
| Switzerland | $25.7M | 5.8% |
| Finland | $21.0M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $16.5M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $14.0M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $11.0M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Specialized machinery (other types) | 35% |
| 8479.90 | Specialized machinery parts | 29% |
| 8479.50 | Industrial robots | 10% |
| 8479.82 | Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines | 7% |
| 8479.40 | Rope and cable making machines | 6.6% |
| 8479.81 | Metal treating and winding machinery | 6.4% |
| 8479.20 | Oil extraction and pressing machinery | 3.1% |
| 8479.10 | Construction and public works machinery | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.66 per kg, close to the world average of $18.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized machinery exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported specialized machinery worth $47.7 million (806 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (36%), Turkey (9%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Morocco specialized machinery imports (HS 8479): 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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported specialized machinery worth $441.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($72.9 million), followed by Germany (14%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.66 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $18.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $345.8 million in 2017 to $441.9 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $506.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $406.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export specialized machinery?
Yes. Morocco exported $47.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Turkey and Germany. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $394.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (34% of the value) and 8479.90 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Morocco. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World specialized machinery trade: top importers and exporters
Specialized machinery product types in Morocco
- Construction and public works machinery
- Oil extraction and pressing machinery
- Particle board and wood treatment machinery
- Rope and cable making machines
- Industrial robots
- Evaporative air coolers
- Metal treating and winding machinery
- Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines
- Specialized machinery (other types)
- Specialized machinery parts
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