Sulphur imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulphur by Morocco reached $1.13 billion in 2024 (11.97 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 163 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 71% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.71 billion.
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 | $1.13B | 11.97M t |
| 2023 | $660.0M | 6.44M t |
| 2022 | $1.71B | 6.29M t |
| 2021 | $915.7M | 6.51M t |
| 2020 | $479.6M | 7.16M t |
| 2019 | $650.9M | 6.62M t |
| 2018 | $799.2M | 5.83M t |
| 2017 | $467.0M | 5.58M t |
Where Morocco imports sulphur from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (49%), Kazakhstan (21%), Saudi Arabia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $553.5M | 49% |
| Kazakhstan | $236.8M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $179.1M | 16% |
| Kuwait | $52.9M | 4.7% |
| Qatar | $49.1M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $20.8M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $19.4M | 1.7% |
| United States | $9.0M | 0.8% |
| Libya | $6.2M | 0.6% |
| Romania | $2.8M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, close to the world average of $0.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2503: Sulphur of all kinds; other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphur.
Common questions
What is the value of sulphur imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported sulphur worth $1.13 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.97 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 163 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulphur to Morocco?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($553.5 million), followed by Kazakhstan (21%) and Saudi Arabia (16%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulphur per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulphur to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $467.0 million in 2017 to $1.13 billion in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2022 at $1.71 billion. Over 8 years the average was $851.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulphur?
The HS code for sulphur is heading 2503. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2503.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2503 page.
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