Universal AC/DC motors imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported universal ac/dc motors worth $10.5 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.9 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 | $10.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 988 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 866 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 874 t |
Where Morocco imports universal ac/dc motors from
Philippines alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $5.6M | 54% |
| China | $2.3M | 22% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 14% |
| France | $335K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $317K | 3% |
| India | $136K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $111K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $28K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $26K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.18 per kg, close to the world average of $8.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Universal AC/DC motors exports from Morocco
Exports of universal ac/dc motors by Morocco reached $2.1 million in 2024 (21 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 91% |
| Philippines | $152K | 7.1% |
| Senegal | $15K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.4% |
| Mali | $5K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco universal ac/dc motors imports (HS 8501.20): 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 8501.20: Electric motors: universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W.
Common questions
What is the value of universal ac/dc motors imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported universal ac/dc motors worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply universal ac/dc motors to Morocco?
The Philippines was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by China (22%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 765% on the year.
What is the average import price of universal ac/dc motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of universal ac/dc motors to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export universal ac/dc motors?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the Philippines and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for universal ac/dc motors?
The HS code for universal ac/dc motors is subheading 8501.20. 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 8501 page.
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