Steel wire imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire by Morocco reached $73.5 million in 2024 (73.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73.5M | 73.6K t |
| 2023 | $58.7M | 56.3K t |
| 2022 | $73.0M | 65.5K t |
| 2021 | $66.9M | 58.4K t |
| 2020 | $50.6M | 59.3K t |
| 2019 | $59.0M | 69.8K t |
| 2018 | $58.5M | 61.8K t |
| 2017 | $50.0M | 59.1K t |
Where Morocco imports steel wire from
Most of the value came from Spain (24%), Egypt (20%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $18.0M | 25% |
| Egypt | $14.5M | 20% |
| China | $12.6M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.3M | 10% |
| Turkey | $6.4M | 8.8% |
| Portugal | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 2.9% |
| Tunisia | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 41% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 40% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 10% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 8.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire exports from Morocco
Exports of steel wire by Morocco reached $755 thousand in 2024 (746 tonnes). Most of it went to France (36%), Tunisia (30%), Italy (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $275K | 36% |
| Tunisia | $228K | 30% |
| Italy | $87K | 12% |
| Turkey | $68K | 9.1% |
| United States | $31K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $25K | 3.3% |
| Mauritania | $16K | 2.1% |
| Benin | $7K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7K | 0.9% |
| Senegal | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco steel wire imports (HS 7217): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported steel wire worth $73.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($18.0 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.12 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 wire to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.0 million in 2017 to $73.5 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $61.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export steel wire?
Yes. Morocco exported $755 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Tunisia and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $72.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7217.20 (41% of the value) and 7217.10 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Morocco trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
Steel wire product types in Morocco
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.