Specialty pigment imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $2.8 million of specialty pigment in 2024 (143 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 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 | $2.8M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 188 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 173 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 221 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 139 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 137 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 113 t |
Where Morocco imports specialty pigment from
Germany alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+638% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 51% |
| Malaysia | $385K | 14% |
| China | $194K | 7% |
| Italy | $169K | 6.1% |
| France | $125K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $122K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $84K | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $82K | 3% |
| South Korea | $47K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.34 per kg, 38% above the world average of $14.05. 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.
Specialty pigment exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported specialty pigment worth $880 thousand (42 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $517K | 59% |
| Egypt | $229K | 26% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $81K | 9.2% |
| Senegal | $21K | 2.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $9K | 1.1% |
| Burundi | $7K | 0.7% |
| Mauritania | $6K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.6% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.3% |
| Guinea | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco specialty pigment imports (HS 3212.10): 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 3212.10: Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, stamping foils.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty pigment imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported specialty pigment worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty pigment to Morocco?
Germany was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Malaysia (14%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 638% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.34 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $14.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty pigment to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export specialty pigment?
Yes. Morocco exported $880 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Egypt and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty pigment?
The HS code for specialty pigment is subheading 3212.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3212 page.
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