Plied polyester staple yarn imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported plied polyester staple yarn worth $7.5 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $7.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Morocco imports plied polyester staple yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 59% |
| India | $2.5M | 34% |
| Indonesia | $415K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $120K | 1.6% |
| France | $18K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.65.
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 plied polyester staple yarn imports (HS 5509.22): 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 5509.22: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of plied polyester staple yarn imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported plied polyester staple yarn worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied polyester staple yarn to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by India (34%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied polyester staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plied polyester staple yarn to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied polyester staple yarn?
The HS code for plied polyester staple yarn is subheading 5509.22. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
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