Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $282.3 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 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 | $282.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $297.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $315.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $225.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $204.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $178.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $168.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $182.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Morocco imports transmission and switching apparatus from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $208.9M | 74% |
| Vietnam | $10.0M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $7.2M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 2.1% |
| United States | $5.8M | 2.1% |
| Romania | $4.1M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $3.6M | 1.3% |
| France | $3.5M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.68 per kg, 67% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Morocco
Exports of transmission and switching apparatus by Morocco reached $12.3 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (20%), Netherlands (19%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.5M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 12% |
| Benin | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Hungary | $677K | 5.5% |
| United States | $479K | 3.9% |
| Senegal | $319K | 2.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $280K | 2.3% |
| France | $274K | 2.2% |
| Togo | $247K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $282.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($208.9 million), followed by Vietnam (4%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.68 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $182.9 million in 2017 to $282.3 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $315.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $231.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Morocco exported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $270.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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