Polyester staple fiber imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $28.5 million of polyester staple fiber in 2024 (23.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $28.5M | 23.2K t |
| 2023 | $28.0M | 21.8K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 24.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 19.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.9M | 23.3K t |
| 2017 | $27.9M | 23.2K t |
Where Morocco imports polyester staple fiber from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Nigeria (20%), Italy (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 22% |
| Nigeria | $5.8M | 20% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 12% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| India | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Algeria | $742K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $691K | 2.4% |
| France | $512K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fiber exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported polyester staple fiber worth $346 thousand (218 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $330K | 95% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $17K | 4.8% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco polyester staple fiber imports (HS 5503.20): 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 5503.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fiber imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported polyester staple fiber worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fiber to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Nigeria (20%) and Italy (20%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fiber to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.9 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export polyester staple fiber?
Yes. Morocco exported $346 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Cote d'Ivoire and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $28.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for polyester staple fiber is subheading 5503.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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