Specialty coated paper imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $122.4 million of specialty coated paper in 2024 (49.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% 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 | $122.4M | 49.9K t |
| 2023 | $105.2M | 42.8K t |
| 2022 | $114.7M | 55.6K t |
| 2021 | $96.3M | 46.5K t |
| 2020 | $88.4M | 45.6K t |
| 2019 | $79.3M | 39.6K t |
| 2018 | $93.6M | 40.4K t |
| 2017 | $79.4M | 37.9K t |
Where Morocco imports specialty coated paper from
Most of the value came from Turkey (19%), Italy (14%), Spain (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $23.5M | 19% |
| Italy | $17.6M | 14% |
| Spain | $14.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $13.6M | 11% |
| Denmark | $9.0M | 7.4% |
| France | $8.5M | 7% |
| Finland | $6.9M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 5.3% |
| China | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $3.0M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 44% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 22% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 20% |
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 8.6% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 3.3% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 1.4% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty coated paper exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported specialty coated paper worth $2.6 million (575 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.6M | 60% |
| Mauritania | $398K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $219K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $195K | 7.5% |
| France | $71K | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $33K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $11K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported specialty coated paper worth $122.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.4 million in 2017 to $122.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $97.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export specialty coated paper?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Mauritania and the Netherlands. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $119.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4811.59 (44% of the value) and 4811.51 (22%).
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