Veneer sheets imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $80.6 million of veneer sheets in 2024 (58.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 85% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $80.6M | 58.6K t |
| 2023 | $43.5M | 26.4K t |
| 2022 | $60.5M | 42.0K t |
| 2021 | $48.1M | 34.3K t |
| 2020 | $33.5M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $36.4M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $31.4M | 24.4K t |
| 2017 | $36.7M | 27.6K t |
Where Morocco imports veneer sheets from
Most of the value came from Gabon (44%), China (15%), Cote d'Ivoire (10%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $35.8M | 45% |
| China | $11.9M | 15% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $8.0M | 10% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 7.9% |
| France | $5.3M | 6.6% |
| United States | $3.5M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $808K | 1% |
Product types under HS 4408
| 4408.39 | Tropical veneer sheets | 61% |
| 4408.90 | Veneer sheets (other) | 30% |
| 4408.10 | Softwood veneer sheets | 9.6% |
| 4408.31 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.90. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco veneer sheets imports (HS 4408): 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 4408: Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of veneer sheets imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported veneer sheets worth $80.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 197 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply veneer sheets to Morocco?
Gabon was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($35.8 million), followed by China (15%) and Cote d'Ivoire (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of veneer sheets to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.7 million in 2017 to $80.6 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for veneer sheets?
The HS code for veneer sheets is heading 4408. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4408.39 (60% of the value) and 4408.90 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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