Welding supplies imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported welding supplies worth $12.2 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.8 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 | $12.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 4.0K t |
Where Morocco imports welding supplies from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (19%), France (14%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.3M | 19% |
| France | $1.7M | 14% |
| United States | $1.4M | 12% |
| China | $1.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $807K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $751K | 6.2% |
| India | $676K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $523K | 4.3% |
| Austria | $428K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $407K | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 44% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 26% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 18% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 27% above the world average of $3.05. 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.
Welding supplies exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $500 thousand of welding supplies in 2024 (166 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (27%), Ghana (26%), Portugal (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Cameroon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco welding supplies imports (HS 8311): 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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported welding supplies worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (14%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $3.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welding supplies to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export welding supplies?
Yes. Morocco exported $500 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Ghana and Portugal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (44% of the value) and 8311.30 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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