Unsaturated carboxylic acid imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid by Morocco reached $11.9 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more 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 | $11.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 2.2K t |
Where Morocco imports unsaturated carboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United States (17%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 38% |
| United States | $2.0M | 17% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 13% |
| Belgium | $825K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $545K | 4.6% |
| France | $493K | 4.1% |
| India | $474K | 4% |
| Germany | $446K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $216K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $205K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 2916
| 2916.12 | Acrylic acid esters | 35% |
| 2916.19 | Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) | 20% |
| 2916.39 | Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) | 16% |
| 2916.32 | Benzoyl derivatives | 14% |
| 2916.31 | Benzoic acid | 7.3% |
| 2916.15 | Unsaturated fatty acids | 3.5% |
| 2916.11 | Acrylic acid | 3.3% |
| 2916.14 | Methacrylic acid esters | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, 25% above the world average of $2.22. 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.
Unsaturated carboxylic acid exports from Morocco
Exports of unsaturated carboxylic acid by Morocco reached $297 thousand in 2024 (38 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $177K | 60% |
| Mexico | $58K | 20% |
| Republic of the Congo | $34K | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $17K | 5.7% |
| DR Congo | $7K | 2.3% |
| United States | $3K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.3% |
| Mauritania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco unsaturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2916): 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 2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated carboxylic acid imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated carboxylic acid to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $2.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export unsaturated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Morocco exported $297 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mexico and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid is heading 2916. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2916.12 (35% of the value) and 2916.19 (20%).
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