Oil press straining cloth imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil press straining cloth by Morocco reached $4.0 million in 2024 (447 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 100% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $4.0M | 447 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 114 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 54 t |
| 2020 | $823K | 35 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 50 t |
| 2018 | $972K | 31 t |
| 2017 | $923K | 46 t |
Where Morocco imports oil press straining cloth from
Most of the value came from Germany (19%), France (17%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $754K | 19% |
| France | $700K | 17% |
| Spain | $691K | 17% |
| Romania | $621K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $531K | 13% |
| Poland | $290K | 7.2% |
| China | $143K | 3.5% |
| India | $76K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $59K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $46K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.01 per kg, 44% below the world average of $16.10, 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.
Oil press straining cloth exports from Morocco
Exports of oil press straining cloth by Morocco reached $1.5 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $906K | 62% |
| Brazil | $319K | 22% |
| Senegal | $102K | 7% |
| Egypt | $93K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 1.1% |
| Cameroon | $12K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco oil press straining cloth imports (HS 5911.40): 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 5911.40: Textile products and articles for technical uses: straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair.
Common questions
What is the value of oil press straining cloth imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported oil press straining cloth worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 447 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 100% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil press straining cloth to Morocco?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($754 thousand), followed by France (17%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 727% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil press straining cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.01 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $16.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil press straining cloth to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $923 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 337%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export oil press straining cloth?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Brazil and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil press straining cloth?
The HS code for oil press straining cloth is subheading 5911.40. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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