Yeast imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of yeast by Morocco reached $22.5 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $22.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Morocco imports yeast from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.5M | 55% |
| Egypt | $5.3M | 24% |
| Tunisia | $1.7M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 6% |
| Malaysia | $719K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $314K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $307K | 1.4% |
| China | $103K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $69K | 0.3% |
| Estonia | $51K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 79% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 14% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 7.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 53% above the world average of $2.29. 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.
Yeast exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $10.2 million of yeast in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (34%), Mauritania (18%), Spain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 34% |
| Mauritania | $1.8M | 18% |
| Spain | $913K | 8.9% |
| Tunisia | $843K | 8.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $663K | 6.5% |
| Libya | $616K | 6% |
| France | $377K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $254K | 2.5% |
| Guinea | $226K | 2.2% |
| Jordan | $194K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco yeast imports (HS 2102): 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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported yeast worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Egypt (24%) and Tunisia (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of yeast to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2023 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export yeast?
Yes. Morocco exported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Mauritania and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (79% of the value) and 2102.30 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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