Zinc ore exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $74.1 million of zinc ore in 2024 (81.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 75% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $97.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74.1M | 81.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.4M | 83.1K t |
| 2022 | $73.2M | 79.7K t |
| 2021 | $64.1M | 76.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.5M | 69.5K t |
| 2019 | $55.5M | 97.1K t |
| 2018 | $95.7M | 119.2K t |
| 2017 | $97.8M | 124.2K t |
Where Morocco exports zinc ore to
China alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.5M | 67% |
| Spain | $14.0M | 19% |
| Bulgaria | $3.8M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $713K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $150K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $73K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $1.05.
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 zinc ore exports (HS 2608): 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 2608: Zinc ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc ore exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported zinc ore worth $74.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc ore from Morocco?
China was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($49.5 million), followed by Spain (19%) and Bulgaria (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of zinc ore from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $97.8 million in 2017 to $74.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $97.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc ore?
The HS code for zinc ore is heading 2608. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2608.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2608 page.
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