Filament sewing thread imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filament sewing thread by Morocco reached $16.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $16.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 996 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 882 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 720 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 812 t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 920 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 764 t |
Where Morocco imports filament sewing thread from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Germany (13%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5401
| 5401.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | 96% |
| 5401.20 | Artificial filament sewing thread | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.17 per kg, close to the world average of $8.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Filament sewing thread exports from Morocco
Exports of filament sewing thread by Morocco reached $414 thousand in 2024 (27 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $306K | 74% |
| France | $27K | 6.6% |
| Portugal | $22K | 5.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20K | 4.8% |
| Serbia | $20K | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $5K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $3K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco filament sewing thread imports (HS 5401): 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 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of filament sewing thread imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported filament sewing thread worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply filament sewing thread to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of filament sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.17 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $8.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of filament sewing thread to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export filament sewing thread?
Yes. Morocco exported $414 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, France and Portugal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for filament sewing thread?
The HS code for filament sewing thread is heading 5401. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5401.10 (96% of the value) and 5401.20 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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