Polyester staple fabric (natural) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester staple fabric (natural) by Morocco reached $7.2 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.9 million.
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 | $7.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 601 t |
Where Morocco imports polyester staple fabric (natural) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 91% |
| Spain | $246K | 3.4% |
| France | $203K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $66K | 0.9% |
| India | $34K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 55% below the world average of $4.38, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fabric (natural) exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported polyester staple fabric (natural) worth $468 thousand (23 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $442K | 95% |
| Portugal | $17K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $8K | 1.7% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco polyester staple fabric (natural) imports (HS 5512.11): 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 5512.11: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fabric (natural) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported polyester staple fabric (natural) worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fabric (natural) to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Spain (3%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $4.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fabric (natural) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2021 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export polyester staple fabric (natural)?
Yes. Morocco exported $468 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Portugal and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural)?
The HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural) is subheading 5512.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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