Knitted pile fabric imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitted pile fabric by Morocco reached $185.5 million in 2024 (33.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $241.4 million.
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 | $185.5M | 33.9K t |
| 2023 | $179.4M | 41.3K t |
| 2022 | $187.7M | 41.3K t |
| 2021 | $241.4M | 44.7K t |
| 2020 | $195.9M | 49.4K t |
| 2019 | $204.5M | 49.2K t |
| 2018 | $164.9M | 36.9K t |
| 2017 | $103.3M | 22.2K t |
Where Morocco imports knitted pile fabric from
China alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $157.1M | 85% |
| Spain | $8.1M | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $6.2M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 2.8% |
| France | $4.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| Slovakia | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Italy | $899K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $476K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $320K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Synthetic pile knit fabric | 68% |
| 6001.10 | Long pile knit fabric | 23% |
| 6001.91 | Cotton pile knit fabric | 5.9% |
| 6001.99 | Pile knit fabric (other fibres) | 1.6% |
| 6001.22 | Synthetic loop pile fabric | 1.2% |
| 6001.21 | Cotton loop pile fabric | 0.5% |
| 6001.29 | Loop pile fabric (other fibres) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.47 per kg, 23% above the world average of $4.44. 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.
Knitted pile fabric exports from Morocco
Exports of knitted pile fabric by Morocco reached $463 thousand in 2024 (30 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (49%), Germany (30%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+779% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Morocco knitted pile fabric imports (HS 6001): 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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported knitted pile fabric worth $185.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($157.1 million), followed by Spain (4%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $4.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knitted pile fabric to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.3 million in 2017 to $185.5 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2021 at $241.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $182.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export knitted pile fabric?
Yes. Morocco exported $463 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Germany and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $185.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (68% of the value) and 6001.10 (23%).
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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