Steel drum imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel drum by Morocco reached $6.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.5 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 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 889 t |
Where Morocco imports steel drum from
Most of the value came from Spain (44%), Italy (17%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.9M | 45% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 17% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 16% |
| Portugal | $576K | 8.8% |
| France | $328K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $188K | 2.9% |
| China | $114K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $80K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $52K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel drum exports from Morocco
Exports of steel drum by Morocco reached $488 thousand in 2024 (222 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Burkina Faso (38%), France (28%), Netherlands (24%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $184K | 38% |
| France | $135K | 28% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 24% |
| Italy | $24K | 4.9% |
| Mauritania | $22K | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $3K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco steel drum imports (HS 7310.10): 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 7310.10: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not exceeding 300l.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drum imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported steel drum worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drum to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel drum to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2021 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export steel drum?
Yes. Morocco exported $488 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, France and the Netherlands. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drum?
The HS code for steel drum is subheading 7310.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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