Tobacco leaf imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported tobacco leaf worth $38.0 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $38.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $42.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $42.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 4.7K t |
Where Morocco imports tobacco leaf from
Most of the value came from India (21%), Mozambique (15%), Malawi (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.9M | 21% |
| Mozambique | $5.6M | 15% |
| Malawi | $5.3M | 14% |
| Brazil | $4.1M | 11% |
| North Macedonia | $3.5M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4% |
| France | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| China | $1.1M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 2401
| 2401.20 | Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | 80% |
| 2401.10 | Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) | 18% |
| 2401.30 | Tobacco waste | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.52 per kg, close to the world average of $5.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco leaf exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $2.5 million of tobacco leaf in 2024 (612 tonnes). Italy alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.5M | 100% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco tobacco leaf imports (HS 2401): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco leaf imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported tobacco leaf worth $38.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco leaf to Morocco?
India was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Mozambique (15%) and Malawi (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco leaf per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.52 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $5.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco leaf to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $38.0 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $42.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export tobacco leaf?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy and Egypt. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $35.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco leaf?
The HS code for tobacco leaf is heading 2401. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2401.20 (80% of the value) and 2401.10 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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