Starch residues imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported starch residues worth $164.8 million (731.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $271.0 million.
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 | $164.8M | 731.1K t |
| 2023 | $271.0M | 885.4K t |
| 2022 | $169.8M | 539.8K t |
| 2021 | $138.0M | 479.7K t |
| 2020 | $157.7M | 731.9K t |
| 2019 | $157.6M | 707.7K t |
| 2018 | $135.9M | 627.9K t |
| 2017 | $131.7M | 633.3K t |
Where Morocco imports starch residues from
Most of the value came from Russia (47%), United States (38%), Brazil (6%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $77.1M | 47% |
| United States | $62.5M | 38% |
| Brazil | $10.7M | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 1.6% |
| Argentina | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $15K | 0% |
| China | $9K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2303
| 2303.20 | Beet pulp | 51% |
| 2303.30 | Brewery waste | 46% |
| 2303.10 | Starch residue | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, close to the world average of $0.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Morocco starch residues imports (HS 2303): 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 2303: Residues of starch manufacture, similar residues; beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of starch residues imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported starch residues worth $164.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 731.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 148 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch residues to Morocco?
Russia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($77.1 million), followed by the United States (38%) and Brazil (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch residues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of starch residues to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $131.7 million in 2017 to $164.8 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $271.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $165.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch residues?
The HS code for starch residues is heading 2303. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2303.20 (51% of the value) and 2303.30 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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