Tinplate can imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $44.4 million of tinplate can in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $44.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $38.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $45.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 4.9K t |
Where Morocco imports tinplate can from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+898% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tinplate can exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $4.2 million of tinplate can in 2024 (768 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $2.7M | 63% |
| Senegal | $1.3M | 31% |
| France | $196K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $18K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
| Armenia | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco tinplate can imports (HS 7310.21): 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 7310.21: Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinplate can imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported tinplate can worth $44.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply tinplate can to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($31.1 million), followed by China (22%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 898% on the year.
What is the average import price of tinplate can per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tinplate can to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $44.4 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2022 at $45.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export tinplate can?
Yes. Morocco exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Senegal and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $40.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tinplate can?
The HS code for tinplate can is subheading 7310.21. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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