Uncoated printing paper imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $123.1 million of uncoated printing paper in 2024 (115.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 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 | $123.1M | 115.8K t |
| 2023 | $109.7M | 90.3K t |
| 2022 | $137.2M | 106.5K t |
| 2021 | $96.1M | 96.2K t |
| 2020 | $88.2M | 88.3K t |
| 2019 | $87.7M | 86.8K t |
| 2018 | $86.2M | 82.6K t |
| 2017 | $80.2M | 82.5K t |
Where Morocco imports uncoated printing paper from
Most of the value came from Portugal (31%), Finland (9%), Spain (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $38.0M | 31% |
| Finland | $11.4M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $10.5M | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.0M | 7.3% |
| France | $9.0M | 7.3% |
| United States | $8.7M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 6% |
| Sweden | $5.9M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| Slovakia | $3.4M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 39% |
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 37% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 8% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 7.9% |
| 4802.61 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) | 5.2% |
| 4802.20 | Photographic base paper | 1% |
| 4802.69 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) | 0.7% |
| 4802.54 | Light printing paper (under 40g/m2) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated printing paper exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported uncoated printing paper worth $447 thousand (271 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (26%), Germany (16%), Mauritania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $114K | 26% |
| Germany | $73K | 16% |
| Mauritania | $62K | 14% |
| France | $60K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 10% |
| Spain | $38K | 8.5% |
| Canada | $25K | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $5K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco uncoated printing paper imports (HS 4802): 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 4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated printing paper imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported uncoated printing paper worth $123.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to Morocco?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($38.0 million), followed by Finland (9%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of uncoated printing paper to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.2 million in 2017 to $123.1 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $137.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $101.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export uncoated printing paper?
Yes. Morocco exported $447 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Germany and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $122.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4802.55 (39% of the value) and 4802.56 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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