Transport containers imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transport containers by Morocco reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.7 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 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 2.6K t |
Where Morocco imports transport containers from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (28%), China (19%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+774% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $813K | 28% |
| China | $543K | 19% |
| France | $469K | 16% |
| Spain | $350K | 12% |
| Italy | $220K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $100K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $91K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $46K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $44K | 1.5% |
| Benin | $33K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 295% above the world average of $0.66. 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.
Transport containers exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported transport containers worth $1.0 million (710 tonnes). Most of it went to France (28%), Belgium (11%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+538% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $289K | 28% |
| Belgium | $111K | 11% |
| Germany | $86K | 8.3% |
| Liberia | $85K | 8.2% |
| Guinea | $78K | 7.6% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $66K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 6% |
| Mauritania | $55K | 5.3% |
| Senegal | $48K | 4.6% |
| Benin | $44K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco transport containers imports (HS 8609): 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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported transport containers worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to Morocco?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($812 thousand), followed by China (19%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 295% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transport containers to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2020 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export transport containers?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Belgium and Germany. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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