Acrylic staple yarn exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $4.7 million of acrylic staple yarn in 2024 (727 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 56 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 82% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.7M | 727 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 385 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 474 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 424 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 504 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 442 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 492 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 470 t |
Where Morocco exports acrylic staple yarn to
Burkina Faso alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $2.8M | 58% |
| Guinea | $1.8M | 37% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $198K | 4.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.52 per kg, 38% above the world average of $4.71. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic staple yarn imports to Morocco
Imports of acrylic staple yarn by Morocco reached $2.9 million in 2024 (772 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Turkey alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.5M | 88% |
| Philippines | $145K | 5% |
| Italy | $98K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $69K | 2.4% |
| China | $21K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.6% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco acrylic staple yarn exports (HS 5509.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5509.31: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic staple yarn exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported acrylic staple yarn worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 727 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 56 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylic staple yarn from Morocco?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Guinea (37%) and Guinea-Bissau (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.52 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $4.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of acrylic staple yarn from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also import acrylic staple yarn?
Yes. Morocco imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, the Philippines and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic staple yarn?
The HS code for acrylic staple yarn is subheading 5509.31. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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