Light cotton fabric imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $296.5 million of light cotton fabric in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 214 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 58% 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 | $296.5M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $187.8M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $165.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2021 | $185.1M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $149.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $153.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $150.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $175.7M | 10.2K t |
Where Morocco imports light cotton fabric from
The largest suppliers were Spain (30%), Turkey (22%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.39 | Dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 31% |
| 5208.32 | Dyed medium plain cotton fabric | 21% |
| 5208.21 | Bleached light plain cotton fabric | 8.6% |
| 5208.51 | Printed light plain cotton fabric | 6.9% |
| 5208.49 | Multi-colour light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 6.7% |
| 5208.31 | Dyed light plain cotton fabric | 6.6% |
| 5208.59 | Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 4% |
| 5208.42 | Multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.92 per kg, 59% above the world average of $9.39. 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.
Light cotton fabric exports from Morocco
Exports of light cotton fabric by Morocco reached $4.5 million in 2024 (215 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (38%), Spain (36%), France (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 38% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 36% |
| France | $424K | 9.4% |
| Romania | $324K | 7.2% |
| Italy | $136K | 3% |
| Portugal | $121K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 1.3% |
| Mauritania | $24K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco light cotton fabric imports (HS 5208): 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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported light cotton fabric worth $296.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton fabric to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($89.9 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.92 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $9.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light cotton fabric to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.7 million in 2017 to $296.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $183.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export light cotton fabric?
Yes. Morocco exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Spain and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $292.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5208.39 (31% of the value) and 5208.32 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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Same product, other countries
World light cotton fabric trade: top importers and exporters
Light cotton fabric product types in Morocco
- Bleached light plain cotton fabric
- Bleached medium plain cotton fabric
- Bleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Dyed light plain cotton fabric
- Dyed medium plain cotton fabric
- Dyed light twill cotton fabric
- Dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Multi-colour light plain cotton fabric
- Multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric
- Multi-colour light twill cotton fabric
- Multi-colour light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Printed light plain cotton fabric
- Printed medium plain cotton fabric
- Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
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