Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel wire by Morocco reached $30.3 million in 2024 (31.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 49% on 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 | $30.3M | 31.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $23.7M | 23.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.7M | 28.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.6M | 29.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 26.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 25.7K t |
Where Morocco imports zinc-coated steel wire from
Most of the value came from Egypt (40%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $12.1M | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.3M | 24% |
| Spain | $4.2M | 14% |
| China | $2.9M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $969K | 3.2% |
| France | $770K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $571K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $230K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $161K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel wire exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported zinc-coated steel wire worth $265 thousand (223 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $228K | 86% |
| United States | $31K | 12% |
| Germany | $4K | 1.6% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.5% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco zinc-coated steel wire imports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $30.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Morocco?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel wire to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $30.3 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export zinc-coated steel wire?
Yes. Morocco exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, the United States and Germany. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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