Plain weave heavy polyester imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $2.8 million of plain weave heavy polyester in 2024 (320 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. Value rose 174% 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 | $2.8M | 320 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 131 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 254 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 133 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 194 t |
| 2019 | $683K | 114 t |
| 2018 | $663K | 100 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 172 t |
Where Morocco imports plain weave heavy polyester from
Most of the value came from Spain (49%), China (44%), Pakistan (2%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.4M | 49% |
| China | $1.2M | 44% |
| Pakistan | $48K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $35K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $34K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $34K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $19K | 0.7% |
| France | $10K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.71 per kg, 20% above the world average of $7.25. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco plain weave heavy polyester imports (HS 5514.21): 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 5514.21: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of plain weave heavy polyester imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported plain weave heavy polyester worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 320 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 174% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain weave heavy polyester to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (44%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain weave heavy polyester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.71 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $7.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain weave heavy polyester to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain weave heavy polyester?
The HS code for plain weave heavy polyester is subheading 5514.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5514 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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