Thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $3.1 million of thick hot-rolled steel sheet in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.2 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 | $3.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 5.1K t |
Where Morocco imports thick hot-rolled steel sheet from
Most of the value came from Spain (49%), China (17%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+760% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.5M | 49% |
| China | $531K | 17% |
| Turkey | $350K | 11% |
| Belgium | $239K | 7.8% |
| France | $155K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $93K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $65K | 2.1% |
| India | $52K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $42K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 55% above the world average of $0.77. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled steel sheet exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $2.2 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (46%), Turkey (22%), Syria (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.52): 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 7208.52: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel sheet imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (17%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Turkey and Syria. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $896 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.52. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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