China-Morocco Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.19B total volume โ€ขChina surplus: $6.70B

China โ†’ Morocco

$7.44B

Exports (2023)

Morocco โ†’ China

$744.12M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.70B

Surplus for China

Total Trade

$8.19B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between China and Morocco. Green line shows exports from China, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the China-Morocco commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

China โ†’ Morocco Exports

$7.44B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
3.7% top product
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$275.40M
3.7% of exports
2Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
$176.50M
2.4% of exports
3Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$169.25M
2.3% of exports
4Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED)
$131.80M
1.8% of exports
5Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$128.01M
1.7% of exports
6Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
$121.95M
1.6% of exports
7Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds
$106.71M
1.4% of exports
8Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$104.87M
1.4% of exports
9Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine not exceeding 50cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars
$103.91M
1.4% of exports
10Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed
$90.43M
1.2% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Morocco demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Morocco โ†’ China Imports

$744.12M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
16.3% concentration
1Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more
$121.20M
16.3% of imports
2Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$72.81M
9.8% of imports
3Copper ores and concentrates
$60.72M
8.2% of imports
4Electronic integrated circuits: amplifiers
$49.39M
6.6% of imports
5Zinc ores and concentrates
$26.21M
3.5% of imports
6Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$25.71M
3.5% of imports
7Fats and oils and their fractions: of fish, (excluding liver-oils)
$24.41M
3.3% of imports
8Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought
$23.67M
3.2% of imports
9Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537
$21.26M
2.9% of imports
10Lead ores and concentrates
$20.62M
2.8% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Morocco reveals significant dependencyin electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

China demonstrates competitive strength in exportingtelephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks to Morocco, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $8.19B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Morocco Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.19 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a surplus of $6.70 billion
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg, communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Morocco include electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more, electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542, copper ores and concentrates

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $8.19B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with China leveraging its comparative advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

China's specialization in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networkscomplements Morocco's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

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Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more.

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Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.19B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.19B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $8.19 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks and electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade surplus of $6.70 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between China and Morocco represents a total trade volume of $8.19 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for China, with exports exceeding importsby $6.70 billion.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Morocco total $7.44 billion, with competitive advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, representing $275.40M or3.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Morocco amount to $744.12 million, highlighting economic interdependence in electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more, with Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more comprising16.3% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates China's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023