Polyester filament yarn imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported polyester filament yarn worth $8.0 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $8.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Morocco imports polyester filament yarn from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.70. 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 polyester filament yarn imports (HS 5402.47): 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 5402.47: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament yarn imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported polyester filament yarn worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament yarn to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (10%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester filament yarn to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.47. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Morocco. Tell us your product to see it live.
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