Steel chain imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel chain by Morocco reached $12.4 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 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 | $12.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 2.7K t |
Where Morocco imports steel chain from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), France (13%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 36% |
| France | $1.7M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $871K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $403K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $325K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $274K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $234K | 1.9% |
| United States | $221K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 31% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 26% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 20% |
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 14% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 2.8% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 2.6% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 2.3% |
| 7315.20 | Skid chain | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.54, 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.
Steel chain exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $240 thousand of steel chain in 2024 (39 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (33%), Japan (25%), France (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+560% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Morocco steel chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported steel chain worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by France (13%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel chain to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export steel chain?
Yes. Morocco exported $240 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Japan and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7315.11 (31% of the value) and 7315.12 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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