Vegetable materials imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $3.2 million of vegetable materials in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
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 | $3.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $773K | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $896K | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $579K | 1.0K t |
Where Morocco imports vegetable materials from
One supplier dominates: Sri Lanka accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $2.0M | 63% |
| Egypt | $440K | 14% |
| Spain | $404K | 13% |
| India | $124K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $47K | 1.5% |
| France | $46K | 1.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $32K | 1% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $22K | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $20K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 380% above the world average of $0.25. 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.
Vegetable materials exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported vegetable materials worth $592 thousand (241 tonnes). Most of it went to France (48%), United States (24%), Spain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+641% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $284K | 48% |
| United States | $143K | 24% |
| Spain | $54K | 9.1% |
| Belgium | $33K | 5.6% |
| Slovenia | $17K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $17K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $16K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $6K | 1% |
| Austria | $6K | 1% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco vegetable materials imports (HS 1404): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1404: Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable materials imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported vegetable materials worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable materials to Morocco?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Egypt (14%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 934% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 380% above the world average of $0.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable materials to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $579 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 459%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export vegetable materials?
Yes. Morocco exported $592 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable materials?
The HS code for vegetable materials is heading 1404. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1404.90. It sits in HS chapter 14 (vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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