Artificial filament yarn imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $19.6 million of artificial filament yarn in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $24.0M | 4.3K t |
Where Morocco imports artificial filament yarn from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.6M | 64% |
| India | $4.2M | 22% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 12% |
| Portugal | $136K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $96K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $85K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $50K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.3% |
| United States | $17K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5403
| 5403.31 | Viscose rayon filament yarn (HS 5403.31) | 70% |
| 5403.39 | Artificial filament yarn (other) | 13% |
| 5403.49 | Plied artificial filament yarn (other) | 13% |
| 5403.41 | Viscose rayon filament yarn (HS 5403.41) | 2.5% |
| 5403.10 | High-tenacity viscose rayon yarn | 1.7% |
| 5403.32 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, twisted more than 120 turns per metre… | 0.1% |
| 5403.33 | Cellulose acetate filament yarn | 0.1% |
| 5403.42 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Morocco artificial filament yarn imports (HS 5403): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5403: Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament yarn imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported artificial filament yarn worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament yarn to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by India (22%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $6.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial filament yarn to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.0 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament yarn?
The HS code for artificial filament yarn is heading 5403. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5403.31 (70% of the value) and 5403.39 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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