Starch imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $10.9 million of starch in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $10.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 9.1K t |
Where Morocco imports starch from
The largest suppliers were Romania (28%), Egypt (23%), Denmark (15%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+771% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $3.0M | 28% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 23% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $798K | 7.3% |
| Spain | $762K | 7% |
| Germany | $566K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $512K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $249K | 2.3% |
| France | $239K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $215K | 2% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Corn starch | 67% |
| 1108.13 | Potato starch | 27% |
| 1108.11 | Wheat starch | 4.8% |
| 1108.19 | Starch (other species) | 0.7% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0.5% |
| 1108.14 | Cassava starch | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starch exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported starch worth $1.1 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tunisia (38%), Denmark (36%), Niger (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco starch imports (HS 1108): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported starch worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Morocco?
Romania was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and Denmark (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 771% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starch to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2022 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export starch?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Denmark and Niger. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (67% of the value) and 1108.13 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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