Artificial staple fabric imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric by Morocco reached $642.0 million in 2024 (51.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 191 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 89% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $642.0M | 51.3K t |
| 2023 | $339.7M | 25.5K t |
| 2022 | $323.5M | 24.1K t |
| 2021 | $300.7M | 22.7K t |
| 2020 | $197.3M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $272.1M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $238.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $214.5M | 14.8K t |
Where Morocco imports artificial staple fabric from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (32%), China (23%), Spain (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $208.3M | 32% |
| China | $148.2M | 23% |
| Spain | $104.0M | 16% |
| Italy | $68.5M | 11% |
| Portugal | $38.5M | 6% |
| South Korea | $34.7M | 5.4% |
| France | $15.0M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | $3.8M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 5516
| 5516.22 | Artificial and filament blend, dyed | 28% |
| 5516.12 | Artificial staple fabric, dyed | 27% |
| 5516.14 | Artificial staple fabric, printed | 24% |
| 5516.92 | Artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) | 5.7% |
| 5516.24 | Artificial and filament blend, printed | 3.5% |
| 5516.11 | Artificial staple fabric, unbleached | 2.4% |
| 5516.32 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair | 2.4% |
| 5516.94 | Artificial staple fabric, printed (other) | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.51 per kg, 79% above the world average of $6.97. 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.
Artificial staple fabric exports from Morocco
Exports of artificial staple fabric by Morocco reached $15.4 million in 2024 (699 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $9.3M | 60% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 29% |
| Portugal | $675K | 4.4% |
| France | $622K | 4% |
| Italy | $110K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $106K | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $46K | 0.3% |
| United States | $41K | 0.3% |
| China | $36K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $17K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco artificial staple fabric imports (HS 5516): 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 5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported artificial staple fabric worth $642.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 191 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($208.3 million), followed by China (23%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.51 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $6.97 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 staple fabric to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $214.5 million in 2017 to $642.0 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $316.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export artificial staple fabric?
Yes. Morocco exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United Kingdom and Portugal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $626.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric is heading 5516. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5516.22 (28% of the value) and 5516.12 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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Same product, other countries
World artificial staple fabric trade: top importers and exporters
Artificial staple fabric product types in Morocco
- Artificial staple fabric, unbleached
- Artificial staple fabric, dyed
- Artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured
- Artificial staple fabric, printed
- Artificial and filament blend, dyed
- Artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured
- Artificial and filament blend, printed
- Artificial and cotton blend, dyed
- Artificial staple fabric, dyed (other)
- Artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured (other)
- Artificial staple fabric, printed (other)
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