Steel drums imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported steel drums worth $64.6 million (17.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $64.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2022 | $65.0M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $51.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $32.1M | 11.1K t |
Where Morocco imports steel drums from
Spain alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 69% |
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 21% |
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel drums exports from Morocco
Exports of steel drums by Morocco reached $8.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (34%), Mauritania (31%), Senegal (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $3.0M | 34% |
| Mauritania | $2.7M | 31% |
| Senegal | $1.3M | 15% |
| France | $935K | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $255K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 1.4% |
| Mali | $94K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $52K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $42K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco steel drums imports (HS 7310): 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: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported steel drums worth $64.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($34.4 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel drums to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.1 million in 2017 to $64.6 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2022 at $65.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export steel drums?
Yes. Morocco exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Mauritania and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $55.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7310.21 (69% of the value) and 7310.29 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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