Plant fiber fabric imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported plant fiber fabric worth $17.2 million (561 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. That is 121% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $17.2M | 561 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 194 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 170 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 127 t |
Where Morocco imports plant fiber fabric from
Most of the value came from Japan (50%), China (30%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $8.5M | 50% |
| China | $5.2M | 30% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $935K | 5.4% |
| France | $82K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $35K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $8K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.59 per kg, 411% above the world average of $5.99. 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.
Plant fiber fabric exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $335 thousand of plant fiber fabric in 2024 (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $310K | 93% |
| China | $16K | 4.8% |
| France | $8K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco plant fiber fabric imports (HS 5311): 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 5311: Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn.
Common questions
What is the value of plant fiber fabric imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported plant fiber fabric worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 561 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 158 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 121% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant fiber fabric to Morocco?
Japan was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (30%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant fiber fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.59 per kg in 2024, 411% above the world average of $5.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plant fiber fabric to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export plant fiber fabric?
Yes. Morocco exported $335 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, China and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant fiber fabric?
The HS code for plant fiber fabric is heading 5311. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5311.00. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5311 page.
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