Cotton terry towels imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $15.8 million of cotton terry towels in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Morocco imports cotton terry towels from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (41%), Egypt (26%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.78 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton terry towels exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $331 thousand of cotton terry towels in 2024 (21 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (29%), Netherlands (27%), Maldives (18%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco cotton terry towels imports (HS 6302.60): 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 6302.60: Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towels imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported cotton terry towels worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton terry towels to Morocco?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Egypt (26%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton terry towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.78 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $7.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton terry towels to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export cotton terry towels?
Yes. Morocco exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and the Maldives. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towels?
The HS code for cotton terry towels is subheading 6302.60. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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