Steel structural sections imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported steel structural sections worth $459.3 million (200.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 118% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $459.3M | 200.6K t |
| 2023 | $210.4M | 92.0K t |
| 2022 | $292.4M | 110.9K t |
| 2021 | $234.8M | 93.5K t |
| 2020 | $164.4M | 82.7K t |
| 2019 | $169.3M | 87.5K t |
| 2018 | $135.5M | 71.0K t |
| 2017 | $189.8M | 80.7K t |
Where Morocco imports steel structural sections from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Spain (21%), Turkey (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 77% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 11% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 6.7% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 5.4% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported steel structural sections worth $64.2 million (19.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (44%), Niger (11%), Mauritania (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Chad grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $28.1M | 44% |
| Niger | $6.9M | 11% |
| Mauritania | $4.9M | 7.6% |
| France | $4.2M | 6.6% |
| Guinea | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Benin | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Gabon | $1.9M | 3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| Chad | $1.7M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported steel structural sections worth $459.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 200.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($157.6 million), followed by Spain (21%) and Turkey (21%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.49 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 structural sections to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $189.8 million in 2017 to $459.3 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $232.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Morocco exported $64.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Niger and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $395.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (77% of the value) and 7308.40 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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