Sulfate imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfate by Morocco reached $59.0 million in 2024 (110.3 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 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 | $59.0M | 110.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.0M | 78.9K t |
| 2022 | $31.2M | 86.4K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 88.5K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 75.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 63.5K t |
| 2018 | $22.0M | 86.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 74.8K t |
Where Morocco imports sulfate from
Most of the value came from Australia (38%), Spain (14%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.24 | Nickel sulfate | 41% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 17% |
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 15% |
| 2833.25 | Copper sulfate | 11% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 11% |
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 3.2% |
| 2833.27 | Barium sulfate | 0.9% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfate exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported sulfate worth $701 thousand (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Guinea (34%), Mali (21%), Mauritania (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $239K | 34% |
| Mali | $150K | 21% |
| Mauritania | $133K | 19% |
| Senegal | $105K | 15% |
| Tunisia | $31K | 4.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $18K | 2.6% |
| France | $16K | 2.3% |
| United States | $7K | 1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported sulfate worth $59.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Morocco?
Australia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by Spain (14%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfate to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $59.0 million in 2024, an increase of 259%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export sulfate?
Yes. Morocco exported $701 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, Mali and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $58.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2833.24 (41% of the value) and 2833.21 (16%).
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