Storage media imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of storage media by Morocco reached $64.1 million in 2024 (598 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64.1M | 598 t |
| 2023 | $74.5M | 678 t |
| 2022 | $68.7M | 562 t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 428 t |
| 2020 | $65.0M | 532 t |
| 2019 | $56.7M | 948 t |
| 2018 | $39.0M | 805 t |
| 2017 | $61.1M | 936 t |
Where Morocco imports storage media from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Thailand (9%), Czech Republic (9%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.9M | 36% |
| Thailand | $6.0M | 9.4% |
| Czech Republic | $6.0M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 7% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 6.5% |
| France | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 3.4% |
| Finland | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| United States | $1.3M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8523
| 8523.52 | Smart cards | 49% |
| 8523.51 | Solid-state storage devices | 14% |
| 8523.80 | Storage media (other) | 13% |
| 8523.59 | Semiconductor storage media (other) | 9% |
| 8523.49 | Recorded optical discs | 8.6% |
| 8523.21 | Magnetic stripe cards | 4.1% |
| 8523.29 | Magnetic tape media | 1.8% |
| 8523.41 | Blank optical discs | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $107.11 per kg, 44% below the world average of $190.33, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Storage media exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $13.6 million of storage media in 2024 (111 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.9M | 73% |
| Burkina Faso | $759K | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $614K | 4.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $526K | 3.9% |
| Senegal | $262K | 1.9% |
| Benin | $156K | 1.2% |
| Niger | $108K | 0.8% |
| Madagascar | $106K | 0.8% |
| Mali | $97K | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $97K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco storage media imports (HS 8523): 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 8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported storage media worth $64.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 598 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($22.9 million), followed by Thailand (9%) and the Czech Republic (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $107.11 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $190.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of storage media to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.1 million in 2017 to $64.1 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $74.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export storage media?
Yes. Morocco exported $13.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Burkina Faso and Switzerland. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $50.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media?
The HS code for storage media is heading 8523. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8523.52 (49% of the value) and 8523.51 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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