Starter motors imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $53.6 million of starter motors in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 74% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $53.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $30.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Morocco imports starter motors from
Most of the value came from Hungary (41%), Japan (40%), India (5%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $22.0M | 41% |
| Japan | $21.6M | 40% |
| India | $2.7M | 5% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| China | $928K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $682K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $423K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $299K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $211K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.10 per kg, close to the world average of $14.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starter motors exports from Morocco
Exports of starter motors by Morocco reached $479 thousand in 2024 (30 tonnes). Most of it went to Romania (47%), Canada (34%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $227K | 47% |
| Canada | $163K | 34% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 7.2% |
| United States | $10K | 2% |
| Gabon | $9K | 2% |
| Senegal | $8K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $6K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $5K | 1.1% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.7% |
| Cameroon | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco starter motors imports (HS 8511.40): 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 8511.40: Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of starter motors imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported starter motors worth $53.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply starter motors to Morocco?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by Japan (40%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of starter motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.10 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $14.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starter motors to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $53.6 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export starter motors?
Yes. Morocco exported $479 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Canada and the Netherlands. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $53.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for starter motors?
The HS code for starter motors is subheading 8511.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
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