Sulfuric acid imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfuric acid by Morocco reached $310.6 million in 2024 (3.75 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 183 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 373% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $310.6M | 3.75M t |
| 2023 | $65.6M | 805.9K t |
| 2022 | $241.4M | 1.33M t |
| 2021 | $219.4M | 2.10M t |
| 2020 | $63.2M | 2.16M t |
| 2019 | $95.0M | 1.58M t |
| 2018 | $99.7M | 1.66M t |
| 2017 | $49.7M | 1.59M t |
Where Morocco imports sulfuric acid from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Italy (11%), Bulgaria (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $91.6M | 30% |
| Italy | $34.0M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $30.9M | 10% |
| Turkey | $25.1M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $24.8M | 8% |
| Germany | $18.4M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $14.5M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $14.5M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $13.1M | 4.2% |
| India | $11.6M | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.10, 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.
Sulfuric acid exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported sulfuric acid worth $916 thousand (5.4 thousand tonnes). Belgium alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $725K | 79% |
| Tunisia | $112K | 12% |
| Mauritania | $68K | 7.4% |
| Mali | $11K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco sulfuric acid imports (HS 2807): 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 2807: Sulphuric acid; oleum.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfuric acid imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported sulfuric acid worth $310.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.75 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 373% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfuric acid to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($91.6 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Bulgaria (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfuric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfuric acid to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.7 million in 2017 to $310.6 million in 2024, an increase of 525%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $143.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export sulfuric acid?
Yes. Morocco exported $916 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Tunisia and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $309.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfuric acid?
The HS code for sulfuric acid is heading 2807. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2807.00. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2807 page.
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