Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light synthetic cotton blend by Morocco reached $31.7 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 195 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% 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 | $31.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $24.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $35.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.0M | 3.1K t |
Where Morocco imports light synthetic cotton blend from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Spain (24%), Pakistan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 34% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 25% |
| Pakistan | $3.4M | 11% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 8.8% |
| France | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $462K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $422K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.21 | Plain weave polyester cotton | 23% |
| 5513.11 | Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 16% |
| 5513.13 | Light polyester cotton blend | 12% |
| 5513.39 | Light acrylic cotton blend, multi-coloured | 11% |
| 5513.23 | Other weave polyester cotton | 10% |
| 5513.49 | Light acrylic cotton blend, printed | 9.7% |
| 5513.29 | Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 9% |
| 5513.41 | Light polyester cotton blend, printed | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.08 per kg, 30% above the world average of $6.22. 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 synthetic cotton blend exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $299 thousand of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $151K | 50% |
| Tunisia | $102K | 34% |
| Portugal | $29K | 9.7% |
| Spain | $10K | 3.5% |
| Senegal | $3K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.7% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco light synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5513): 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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $31.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Spain (24%) and Pakistan (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 661% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.08 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $6.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light synthetic cotton blend to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.0 million in 2017 to $31.7 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $35.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Morocco exported $299 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Tunisia and Portugal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5513.21 (23% of the value) and 5513.11 (16%).
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