Stainless steel strips imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel strips by Morocco reached $9.4 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 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 | $9.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Morocco imports stainless steel strips from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Spain (27%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 33% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 28% |
| India | $1.3M | 14% |
| France | $844K | 9% |
| Italy | $618K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $384K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $157K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $84K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $84K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $53K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7220
| 7220.20 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolled | 94% |
| 7220.90 | Stainless strip (other processing) | 4.2% |
| 7220.12 | Thin stainless strip | 1.9% |
| 7220.11 | Thick stainless strip | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7220.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.81, 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.
Stainless steel strips exports from Morocco
Exports of stainless steel strips by Morocco reached $381 thousand in 2024 (90 tonnes). Egypt alone took 88% of it.
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The shipment records behind Morocco stainless steel strips imports (HS 7220): 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 7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel strips imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported stainless steel strips worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel strips to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Spain (27%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel strips to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export stainless steel strips?
Yes. Morocco exported $381 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Nigeria and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel strips?
The HS code for stainless steel strips is heading 7220. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7220.20 (94% of the value) and 7220.90 (4%).
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