Steel nails imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel nails by Morocco reached $15.5 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 63% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $15.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 3.0K t |
Where Morocco imports steel nails from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Turkey (19%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 41% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 19% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $629K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $247K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $234K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $221K | 1.4% |
| India | $133K | 0.9% |
| Colombia | $90K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 61% above the world average of $1.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel nails exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $438 thousand of steel nails in 2024 (306 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gabon (31%), Spain (29%), Mauritania (17%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $137K | 31% |
| Spain | $127K | 29% |
| Mauritania | $75K | 17% |
| Mali | $30K | 6.9% |
| France | $21K | 4.7% |
| Madagascar | $17K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $9K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco steel nails imports (HS 7317): 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 7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of steel nails imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported steel nails worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel nails to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel nails per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $1.60 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 nails to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export steel nails?
Yes. Morocco exported $438 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Gabon, Spain and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel nails?
The HS code for steel nails is heading 7317. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7317.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7317 page.
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