Rice · importers
Morocco reported $2.8B of cereal imports in 2024, 17th among 96 ranked markets. Relative to the size of its economy, that is a heavy commitment to imported grain.
| Market | HS 10 imports |
|---|---|
| China | $14.8B |
| Mexico | $8.0B |
| Egypt | $6.8B |
| Indonesia | $6.8B |
| Japan | $6.7B |
Figures are for the whole of HS chapter 10 (cereals); rice is only part of it. Source: UN Comtrade, as reported by national authorities; latest available year per market.
Morocco’s total imports are $98.0B, and cereals make up 2.9% of them, ranking 7th among the country’s import chapters. The five above it include electrical machinery at $11.9B, fuels at $11.6B, vehicles at $10.5B and other machinery at $9.4B.
Compare that with Germany or the United States, where the same chapter sits far down the list. Here, grain is a top-tier line, so importers, ports and financing channels are likely to be organised around it. A seller entering this market is joining an established, high-volume trade, not opening a niche.
Morocco sits just below Brazil at $3.1B and just above Turkey at $2.7B, with 1.9% of world reported imports of the chapter. Turkey’s value is only slightly lower, so the order here can easily change.
Its largest general suppliers are Spain, China, France, the USA and Germany, led by a near neighbour across the strait. This describes all goods, not rice, but it suggests short sea routes and established European freight links. A distant origin must be ready to justify longer transit.
For a market that relies on imported grain, procedures may be formal. Ask customs and the buyer to confirm the current requirements before quoting.
The $2.8B is for the whole of HS chapter 10, all cereals, so rice is only part of it, and in some markets wheat is the bulk. Rankings are reporter-declared for the latest year and can be affected by re-exports and reporting gaps.
Customs shipment records for the rice heading name the consignees and show quantity and declared value for each consignment. That lets you separate regular importers from occasional traders. The site’s shipment data and free marketplace can help with outreach.
Quite important. Cereals are 2.9% of a $98.0B import total and the 7th largest chapter the country buys, which is much higher than in larger economies where the chapter is a minor line.
It ranks 17th of 96 markets at $2.8B in 2024, about 1.9% of world reported imports of the chapter. Rice is only a portion of that, because the chapter covers all cereals.
No, it shows totals. Named importers appear in customs shipment records, which list consignee, quantity and declared value for each consignment. Filter to the rice heading to build a buyer list.
The current import authorisation and documentary requirements for rice, confirmed with customs and the buyer. Then agree specification, Incoterm, discharge port and payment terms before sending a formal offer.
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