Surveying instruments imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported surveying instruments worth $18.7 million (222 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.7M | 222 t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 232 t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 120 t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 115 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 155 t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 148 t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 90 t |
Where Morocco imports surveying instruments from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (17%), China (16%), Norway (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 17% |
| China | $3.1M | 16% |
| Norway | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7.3% |
| United States | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 5.4% |
| Israel | $710K | 3.8% |
| Tunisia | $656K | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.80 | Surveying instruments (other) | 70% |
| 9015.90 | Surveying instrument parts | 9.8% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 8.5% |
| 9015.30 | Spirit levels and transit levels | 6.7% |
| 9015.20 | Theodolites | 3.9% |
| 9015.40 | Photogrammetry equipment | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $84.22 per kg, close to the world average of $104.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Surveying instruments exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported surveying instruments worth $1.4 million (6 tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (23%), United Kingdom (9%), Czech Republic (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $323K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $124K | 8.8% |
| Czech Republic | $112K | 8% |
| France | $99K | 7% |
| Switzerland | $90K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $87K | 6.2% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $79K | 5.6% |
| Poland | $48K | 3.4% |
| China | $48K | 3.4% |
| Mauritania | $47K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco surveying instruments imports (HS 9015): 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 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported surveying instruments worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 222 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Morocco?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (16%) and Norway (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $84.22 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $104.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instruments to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export surveying instruments?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 9015.80 (70% of the value) and 9015.90 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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