Heavy synthetic cotton blend imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy synthetic cotton blend by Morocco reached $92.6 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 191 countries. That is 71% more than in 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 | $92.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $54.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $53.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $49.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $39.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $54.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $57.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $59.8M | 5.5K t |
Where Morocco imports heavy synthetic cotton blend from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Spain (19%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.8M | 27% |
| Spain | $17.5M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $12.1M | 13% |
| Italy | $12.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 6.2% |
| France | $5.6M | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $4.0M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $3.7M | 4% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 2% |
Product types under HS 5514
| 5514.22 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed | 46% |
| 5514.12 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill | 17% |
| 5514.42 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill printed | 8.6% |
| 5514.29 | Heavy acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 6.9% |
| 5514.30 | Heavy synthetic cotton blend, multi-coloured | 5% |
| 5514.19 | Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in item no. 55.14.1, mixed mainly or… | 3.8% |
| 5514.49 | Heavy acrylic cotton blend, printed | 3.8% |
| 5514.21 | Plain weave heavy polyester | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.01 per kg, 82% above the world average of $4.94. 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.
Heavy synthetic cotton blend exports from Morocco
Exports of heavy synthetic cotton blend by Morocco reached $1.3 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $877K | 65% |
| Italy | $231K | 17% |
| Chad | $119K | 8.8% |
| France | $87K | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $21K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.5% |
| Togo | $3K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco heavy synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5514): 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 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $92.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 191 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy synthetic cotton blend to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($24.8 million), followed by Spain (19%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.01 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $4.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy synthetic cotton blend to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.8 million in 2017 to $92.6 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $57.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export heavy synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Italy and Chad. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $91.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend is heading 5514. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5514.22 (46% of the value) and 5514.12 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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