Metallized yarn imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported metallized yarn worth $9.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 170 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less 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 | $9.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 652 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 953 t |
Where Morocco imports metallized yarn from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 79% |
| Japan | $924K | 10% |
| South Korea | $538K | 5.8% |
| India | $216K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $122K | 1.3% |
| France | $96K | 1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.02 per kg, 29% below the world average of $8.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco metallized yarn imports (HS 5605): 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 5605: Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metallized yarn imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported metallized yarn worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 170 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply metallized yarn to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Japan (10%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of metallized yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.02 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $8.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metallized yarn to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metallized yarn?
The HS code for metallized yarn is heading 5605. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5605.00. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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