Plastic rope and cordage imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported plastic rope and cordage worth $14.0 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% more 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 | $14.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 5.3K t |
Where Morocco imports plastic rope and cordage from
Most of the value came from Spain (37%), India (30%), Portugal (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.2M | 37% |
| India | $4.2M | 30% |
| Portugal | $1.5M | 11% |
| Thailand | $933K | 6.7% |
| China | $693K | 5% |
| France | $292K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $236K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $198K | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | $176K | 1.3% |
| Greece | $113K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, close to the world average of $3.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic rope and cordage exports from Morocco
Exports of plastic rope and cordage by Morocco reached $500 thousand in 2024 (64 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 56% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco plastic rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.49): 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 5607.49: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic rope and cordage imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported plastic rope and cordage worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic rope and cordage to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (30%) and Portugal (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic rope and cordage to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export plastic rope and cordage?
Yes. Morocco exported $500 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Kazakhstan and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic rope and cordage?
The HS code for plastic rope and cordage is subheading 5607.49. 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 5607 page.
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