Located along the northwest coast of Africa, Morocco's import market reached an estimated US$76.6 billion in 2024, reflecting the country's growing demand for foreign goods and industrial materials.

Between 2020 and 2024, Morocco's import value surged by 72.1%, up from $44.5 billion five years earlier. On a year-over-year basis, Moroccan imports expanded by 8.4% compared to $70.7 billion in 2023.

According to the average exchange rate for 2024, the Moroccan dirham depreciated by -1.9% against the U.S. dollar, making imported goods more expensive for domestic buyers. Meanwhile, the inflation rate dropped significantly from 6.137% in 2023 to 0.935% in 2024, easing consumer costs and supporting steady trade growth.

Morocco's Main Import Partners

Recent statistics reveal that 72% of Morocco's imports originated from its top twelve global suppliers. The leading partners were Spain (15.7%), mainland China (10.62%), and France (10.57%). Other significant contributors to Morocco's import economy included the United States (8.4%), Türkiye (5.1%), Germany (4.9%), Italy (4.8%), Saudi Arabia (3.3%), Portugal (2.3%), Brazil (2.2%), India (2.1%), and the United Arab Emirates (1.8%).

From a regional standpoint, Europe accounted for 51.4% of Morocco's import trade, followed by Asia (31.3%) and North America (10.6%). Smaller import shares came from Latin America (3.4%), Africa (3.2%), and Oceania (0.1%), primarily Australia and New Zealand.

With a population of 37.4 million, Morocco's import spending in 2024 equals roughly $2,050 per person, up from $1,900 the previous year.

Top 10 Product Categories in Morocco's Import Market (2024)

1. Mineral fuels including oil: US$11.5 billion (15% of total imports)

2. Vehicles: $7.57 billion (9.9%)

3. Electrical machinery, equipment: $7.54 billion (9.8%)

4. Machinery including computers: $7.52 billion (9.8%)

5. Plastics, plastic articles: $3.3 billion (4.4%)

6. Cereals: $2.8 billion (3.6%)

7. Iron, steel: $2.1 billion (2.7%)

8. Aircraft, spacecraft: $1.8 billion (2.4%)

9. Miscellaneous manufactured articles: $1.6 billion (2.1%)

10. Articles of iron or steel: $1.56 billion (2%)

Together, these ten sectors represent over 61.7% of Morocco's total import value.

The fastest-growing categories in Morocco's import market from 2023 to 2024 were:

·Miscellaneous manufactured goods (+56.5%)

·Machinery including computers (+18.5%)

·Vehicles (+15.9%)

Meanwhile, cereals (-6.7%) and mineral fuels (-4.9%) recorded the largest declines.

At the 4-digit HS code level, Morocco's import structure was dominated by refined petroleum oils (9.9%), cars (3.8%), auto parts (3.5%), petroleum gases (2.8%), insulated wire or cable (2.4%), wheat (2.3%), aircraft parts (1.9%), piston engines (1.5%), coal (1.4%), and copper wire (1.3%). Collectively, these products accounted for about 30.8% of all Morocco's import transactions.

Finding Buyers and Opportunities in Morocco's Import Market

For companies looking to enter Morocco's import sector, identifying reliable buyers and understanding local purchasing trends are key success factors.

With Tendata's trade intelligence tools, businesses can search by product keywords or HS codes to discover verified importers, review their procurement history, and access verified contact details — saving significant time during market entry.

For example, when analyzing cotton-related imports, Tendata's platform reveals the Top 10 Moroccan Buyers in 2024:

1. FRUIT OF THE LOOM TEXTILE – 20.22% ($7.73M)

2. CONFECTION NETWORK – 7.26% ($2.77M)

3. CROSSING SARL – 3.36% ($1.28M)

4. TEX WELD – 3.14% ($1.2M)

5. MAROC EVO SARL – 3.01% ($1.15M)

6. STE RICHBOND SA – 2.03% ($0.77M)

7. BANK OF MOROCCO – 1.85% ($0.71M)

8. KCTEX INTERNATIONAL LTD – 1.82% ($0.69M)

9. ADIDAS EMERGING MARKETS FZE – 1.79% ($0.68M)

10. ATTIJARIWAFA BANK – 1.78% ($0.68M)

Whether you are a seasoned exporter or new to international trade, leveraging Morocco's import data can help you uncover profitable opportunities and establish valuable partnerships.

For further insights into Morocco's import statistics, trade dynamics, and verified importer information, contact Tendata for a free online demo today.