Storage media (other) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $8.3 million of storage media (other) in 2024 (43 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $8.3M | 43 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 34 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 11 t |
| 2021 | $372K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 15 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 10 t |
| 2018 | $998K | 15 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 48 t |
Where Morocco imports storage media (other) from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+925% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.3M | 64% |
| China | $1.1M | 14% |
| Estonia | $482K | 5.8% |
| France | $223K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $199K | 2.4% |
| Finland | $184K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $151K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $102K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $99K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $82K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $193.61 per kg, 377% above the world average of $40.56. 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.
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The shipment records behind Morocco storage media (other) imports (HS 8523.80): 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 8523.80: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media (other) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported storage media (other) worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media (other) to Morocco?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (13%) and Estonia (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 925% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $193.61 per kg in 2024, 377% above the world average of $40.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of storage media (other) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media (other)?
The HS code for storage media (other) is subheading 8523.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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