Carded synthetic staple fibre imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $4.4 million of carded synthetic staple fibre in 2024 (966 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.8 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 | $4.4M | 966 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 509 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 744 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Morocco imports carded synthetic staple fibre from
Most of the value came from Turkey (44%), France (29%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+668% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 44% |
| France | $1.3M | 29% |
| Japan | $553K | 13% |
| India | $313K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $155K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $112K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5506
| 5506.30 | Carded acrylic staple fiber | 52% |
| 5506.10 | Carded nylon staple fiber | 43% |
| 5506.20 | Carded polyester staple fiber | 4.1% |
| 5506.90 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0.7% |
| 5506.40 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, 41% above the world average of $3.27. 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.
Carded synthetic staple fibre exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $2.5 million of carded synthetic staple fibre in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.2M | 86% |
| Burkina Faso | $324K | 13% |
| Mauritania | $17K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco carded synthetic staple fibre imports (HS 5506): 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 5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of carded synthetic staple fibre imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported carded synthetic staple fibre worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 966 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded synthetic staple fibre to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (29%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of carded synthetic staple fibre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $3.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carded synthetic staple fibre to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export carded synthetic staple fibre?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Burkina Faso and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded synthetic staple fibre?
The HS code for carded synthetic staple fibre is heading 5506. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5506.30 (52% of the value) and 5506.10 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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