Artificial staple yarn imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $11.6 million of artificial staple yarn in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.7 million.
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 | $11.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 4.8K t |
Where Morocco imports artificial staple yarn from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (48%), China (20%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $5.6M | 48% |
| China | $2.3M | 20% |
| India | $1.6M | 14% |
| Turkey | $865K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $386K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $335K | 2.9% |
| France | $240K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $101K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $43K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $19K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5510
| 5510.11 | Viscose rayon staple yarn | 47% |
| 5510.90 | Rayon blend yarn (other) | 24% |
| 5510.12 | Artificial staple blend yarn | 18% |
| 5510.30 | Rayon-cotton blend yarn | 9.9% |
| 5510.20 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5510.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, close to the world average of $3.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial staple yarn exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $302 thousand of artificial staple yarn in 2024 (39 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (50%), Spain (39%), Belgium (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $150K | 50% |
| Spain | $119K | 40% |
| Belgium | $23K | 7.5% |
| Portugal | $6K | 2% |
| Serbia | $4K | 1.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco artificial staple yarn imports (HS 5510): 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 5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple yarn imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported artificial staple yarn worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple yarn to Morocco?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by China (20%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple yarn to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export artificial staple yarn?
Yes. Morocco exported $302 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Spain and Belgium. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple yarn?
The HS code for artificial staple yarn is heading 5510. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5510.11 (47% of the value) and 5510.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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