High-tenacity aramid yarn imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-tenacity aramid yarn by Morocco reached $11.1 million in 2024 (432 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 102% 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 | $11.1M | 432 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 347 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 180 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $950K | 34 t |
| 2019 | $758K | 35 t |
| 2018 | $200K | 28 t |
| 2017 | $81K | 22 t |
Where Morocco imports high-tenacity aramid yarn from
Most of the value came from Spain (24%), South Korea (17%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.6M | 24% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 16% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 13% |
| United States | $971K | 8.7% |
| China | $855K | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $747K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $438K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $154K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $71K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.75 per kg, close to the world average of $21.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-tenacity aramid yarn exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported high-tenacity aramid yarn worth $496 thousand (16 tonnes). France alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $496K | 100% |
| Tunisia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco high-tenacity aramid yarn imports (HS 5402.11): 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 5402.11: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: of aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity aramid yarn imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported high-tenacity aramid yarn worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 432 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity aramid yarn to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity aramid yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.75 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $21.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-tenacity aramid yarn to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81 thousand in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export high-tenacity aramid yarn?
Yes. Morocco exported $496 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France and Tunisia. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn is subheading 5402.11. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
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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