Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $56.4 million (51.6 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $94.8 million.
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 | $56.4M | 51.6K t |
| 2023 | $94.8M | 81.4K t |
| 2022 | $43.3M | 28.9K t |
| 2021 | $72.1M | 57.1K t |
| 2020 | $53.9M | 66.7K t |
| 2019 | $48.2M | 67.8K t |
| 2018 | $53.1M | 67.5K t |
| 2017 | $49.6M | 60.4K t |
Where Morocco imports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from
Most of the value came from Bulgaria (38%), Ukraine (19%), Spain (16%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $21.2M | 38% |
| Ukraine | $10.7M | 19% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 16% |
| Russia | $8.6M | 15% |
| Romania | $5.7M | 10% |
| Turkey | $994K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $32K | 0.1% |
| France | $28K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.11 | Crude sunflower or safflower oil | 60% |
| 1512.19 | Refined sunflower or safflower oil | 40% |
| 1512.29 | Refined cottonseed oil | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $9.4 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (50%), Senegal (20%), Guinea-Bissau (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports (HS 1512): 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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $56.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Morocco?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Ukraine (19%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.6 million in 2017 to $56.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $94.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
Yes. Morocco exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $47.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 1512.11 (60% of the value) and 1512.19 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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