Agricultural raw materials imports in Morocco
Morocco: Agricultural raw materials imports was 1.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Morocco, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
Morocco recorded 1.1% for agricultural raw materials imports in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 58 years on record.
The figure is down 7.6% on the previous year and down 35.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Morocco peaked at 8.9% in 1969 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2024.
That places Morocco 81st out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Morocco, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 6.2% | — |
| 1963 | 6.9% | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 7.6% | +10.2% |
| 1965 | 7.3% | -4.2% |
| 1966 | 7.7% | +5.7% |
| 1967 | 6.9% | -10.2% |
| 1968 | 8.2% | +18.8% |
| 1969 | 8.9% | +9.2% |
| 1970 | 8.1% | -9.0% |
| 1971 | 7.9% | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 8.7% | +9.9% |
| 1973 | 8.1% | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 7.0% | -12.9% |
| 1975 | 4.7% | -32.6% |
| 1976 | 5.6% | +18.8% |
| 1977 | 5.4% | -3.8% |
| 1978 | 5.7% | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 6.1% | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 6.5% | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 5.1% | -20.3% |
| 1982 | 5.3% | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 5.1% | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 5.3% | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 6.0% | +13.7% |
| 1987 | 7.1% | +17.7% |
| 1993 | 5.2% | -25.7% |
| 1994 | 6.0% | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 6.3% | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 5.3% | -17.1% |
| 1997 | 5.5% | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 3.8% | -30.7% |
| 1999 | 3.4% | -9.7% |
| 2000 | 3.1% | -10.3% |
| 2001 | 3.2% | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 3.3% | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 3.3% | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 3.0% | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 2.8% | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 2.9% | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 2.5% | -11.5% |
| 2008 | 2.1% | -16.3% |
| 2009 | 2.2% | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 2.2% | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 2.1% | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 1.9% | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 1.8% | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 1.5% | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 1.5% | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 1.5% | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 1.5% | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 1.3% | -17.9% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | -7.6% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 1.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 1.1% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.8%, 1.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.9% | 8 |
| 1970s | 6.7% | 4.7% | 8.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.7% | 5.1% | 7.1% | 8 |
| 1990s | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.3% | 7 |
| 2000s | 2.8% | 2.1% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
More agriculture & rural data for Morocco
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1055 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 500.5 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0275 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3687 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Rural population 36.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Morocco?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Morocco was 1.1% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 8.9% in 1969.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2024.
- How does Morocco rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Morocco ranks 81st out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.