Zinc powder imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc powder by Morocco reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 355% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $805K | 202 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 353 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 387 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 371 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 350 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $990K | 273 t |
Where Morocco imports zinc powder from
South Korea alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+822% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.4M | 67% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 29% |
| Belgium | $67K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $40K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $25K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7903
| 7903.10 | Zinc dust | 100% |
| 7903.90 | Zinc flakes | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, 130% above the world average of $1.59. 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.
Zinc powder exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported zinc powder worth $2.7 million (22.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.4M | 89% |
| Turkey | $144K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $81K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $71K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco zinc powder imports (HS 7903): 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 7903: Zinc; dust, powders and flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc powder imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported zinc powder worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 355% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc powder to Morocco?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (29%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 822% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, 130% above the world average of $1.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc powder to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $990 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 270%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export zinc powder?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Turkey and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $988 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for zinc powder?
The HS code for zinc powder is heading 7903. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7903.10 (100% of the value) and 7903.90 (0%).
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