Morocco-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $7.05B total volume •Morocco deficit: $3.78B

MoroccoUSA

$1.63B

Exports (2023)

USAMorocco

$5.41B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.78B

Deficit for Morocco

Total Trade

$7.05B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Morocco and USA. 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-USA commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

MoroccoUSA Exports

$1.63B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
13.3% top product
1Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more
$217.59M
13.3% of exports
2Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof
$145.38M
8.9% of exports
3Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)
$124.91M
7.7% of exports
4Fruit, edible: mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried
$76.66M
4.7% of exports
5Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5)
$63.03M
3.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Morocco's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strategic specialization, with electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USAMorocco Imports

$5.41B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
17.9% concentration
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$967.95M
17.9% of imports
2Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated
$688.24M
12.7% of imports
3Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$444.25M
8.2% of imports
4Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas
$430.77M
8.0% of imports
5Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$312.36M
5.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Morocco's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, 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 USA, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ 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 $7.05B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Morocco-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $7.05 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Morocco maintains a deficit of $3.78 billion
  • Export Focus: Morocco's primary exports include electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more, vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated, aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
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 $7.05B 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 USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $7.05B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $7.05B 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 $7.05 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Morocco's trade deficit of $3.78 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 vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, 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 USA represents a total trade volume of $7.05 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Morocco, with imports exceeding exportsby $3.78 billion.

Export Strengths

Morocco's exports to USA total $1.63 billion, with competitive advantages in electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1w or more, representing $217.59M or13.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $5.41 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, with Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes comprising17.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Morocco's strategic sourcing from USA. 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