Tower cranes imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tower cranes by Morocco reached $17.3 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $17.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 4.1K t |
Where Morocco imports tower cranes from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), France (25%), Spain (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 44% |
| France | $4.3M | 25% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 6.7% |
| Austria | $278K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $228K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $66K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 0.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $23K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 38% below the world average of $2.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tower cranes exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $734 thousand of tower cranes in 2024 (383 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (46%), Libya (29%), Senegal (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $338K | 46% |
| Libya | $213K | 29% |
| Senegal | $171K | 23% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco tower cranes imports (HS 8426.20): 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 8426.20: Cranes: tower cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of tower cranes imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported tower cranes worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply tower cranes to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by France (25%) and Spain (21%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of tower cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $2.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tower cranes to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 238%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export tower cranes?
Yes. Morocco exported $734 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Libya and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tower cranes?
The HS code for tower cranes is subheading 8426.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8426 page.
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