Morocco
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China

Morocco-China Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.19B total volume •Morocco deficit: $6.70B

Morocco → China

$744.12M

Exports (2023)

China → Morocco

$7.44B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.70B

Deficit for Morocco

Total Trade

$8.19B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Morocco → China Exports

$744.12M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
16.3% top product
1Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more
$121.20M
16.3% of exports
2Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$72.81M
9.8% of exports
3Copper ores and concentrates
$60.72M
8.2% of exports
4Electronic integrated circuits: amplifiers
$49.39M
6.6% of exports
5Zinc ores and concentrates
$26.21M
3.5% of exports
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 exports
7Fats and oils and their fractions: of fish, (excluding liver-oils)
$24.41M
3.3% of exports
8Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought
$23.67M
3.2% of exports
9Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537
$21.26M
2.9% of exports
10Lead ores and concentrates
$20.62M
2.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Morocco's export portfolio to China demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

China → Morocco Imports

$7.44B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
3.7% concentration
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$275.40M
3.7% of imports
2Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
$176.50M
2.4% of imports
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 imports
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 imports
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 imports
6Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
$121.95M
1.6% of imports
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 imports
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 imports
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 imports
10Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed
$90.43M
1.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Morocco's import pattern from China reveals significant dependencyin telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Morocco demonstrates competitive strength in exportingelectrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more to China, 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: Morocco-China Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.19 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Morocco maintains a deficit of $6.70 billion
  • Export Focus: Morocco's primary exports 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from China 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

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 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 Morocco leveraging its comparative advantages in electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more.

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

Morocco's specialization in electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or morecomplements China's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

3

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

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Morocco's trade deficit of $6.70 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic 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 Morocco and China represents a total trade volume of $8.19 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Morocco, with imports exceeding exportsby $6.70 billion.

Export Strengths

Morocco's exports to China total $744.12 million, with competitive advantages in electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more, representing $121.20M or16.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from China amount to $7.44 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, with Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks comprising3.7% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Morocco's strategic sourcing from China. 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) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023