Pile fabric imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported pile fabric worth $43.0 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 29% 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 | $43.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $42.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $51.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $42.4M | 4.8K t |
Where Morocco imports pile fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.0M | 63% |
| Spain | $5.9M | 14% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| France | $1.7M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $640K | 1.5% |
| India | $426K | 1% |
| Egypt | $394K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $382K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 5801
| 5801.37 | Synthetic pile fabric, warp | 36% |
| 5801.36 | Chenille fabric, synthetic | 27% |
| 5801.22 | Cotton corduroy | 14% |
| 5801.33 | Synthetic pile fabric, other weft | 5.5% |
| 5801.90 | Pile fabric (other materials) | 3.7% |
| 5801.31 | Synthetic pile fabric, uncut | 3.5% |
| 5801.32 | Synthetic corduroy | 2.6% |
| 5801.27 | Cotton pile fabric, warp | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.12 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pile fabric exports from Morocco
Exports of pile fabric by Morocco reached $1.7 million in 2024 (52 tonnes). Spain alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.5M | 92% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $38K | 2.3% |
| France | $25K | 1.5% |
| Mauritania | $3K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco pile fabric imports (HS 5801): 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 5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported pile fabric worth $43.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 190 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile fabric to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by Spain (14%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.12 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $7.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pile fabric to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.4 million in 2017 to $43.0 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $51.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export pile fabric?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $41.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric?
The HS code for pile fabric is heading 5801. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5801.37 (36% of the value) and 5801.36 (27%).
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