Cotton yarn imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton yarn by Morocco reached $123.8 million in 2024 (35.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 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 | $123.8M | 35.9K t |
| 2023 | $108.0M | 28.5K t |
| 2022 | $131.0M | 28.3K t |
| 2021 | $114.4M | 33.4K t |
| 2020 | $64.1M | 20.0K t |
| 2019 | $116.3M | 35.3K t |
| 2018 | $131.5M | 39.9K t |
| 2017 | $106.8M | 30.7K t |
Where Morocco imports cotton yarn from
Most of the value came from Turkey (39%), India (27%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $48.1M | 39% |
| India | $33.4M | 27% |
| United States | $22.9M | 19% |
| Uzbekistan | $5.9M | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $3.7M | 3% |
| France | $3.1M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 1.7% |
| China | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $955K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $622K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 5205
| 5205.13 | Medium-fine cotton yarn | 26% |
| 5205.12 | Medium cotton yarn | 26% |
| 5205.23 | Combed medium-fine cotton yarn | 25% |
| 5205.24 | Combed fine cotton yarn | 11% |
| 5205.22 | Combed medium cotton yarn | 6.9% |
| 5205.43 | Twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn | 1.6% |
| 5205.11 | Coarse cotton yarn | 1% |
| 5205.32 | Twisted medium cotton yarn | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton yarn exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $3.9 million of cotton yarn in 2024 (475 tonnes). Belgium alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+506% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.4M | 88% |
| France | $263K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $183K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco cotton yarn imports (HS 5205): 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 5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported cotton yarn worth $123.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton yarn to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($48.1 million), followed by India (27%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton yarn to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.8 million in 2017 to $123.8 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $131.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $112.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export cotton yarn?
Yes. Morocco exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, France and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $119.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn?
The HS code for cotton yarn is heading 5205. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5205.13 (26% of the value) and 5205.12 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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