Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) by Morocco reached $24.5 million in 2024 (24.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $48.4 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 | $24.5M | 24.8K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2022 | $48.4M | 33.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 10.3K t |
Where Morocco imports polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (28%), China (28%), Tanzania (14%). Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $7.0M | 28% |
| China | $6.8M | 28% |
| Tanzania | $3.4M | 14% |
| Oman | $2.9M | 12% |
| India | $1.9M | 7.8% |
| Taiwan | $982K | 4% |
| Algeria | $476K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $258K | 1.1% |
| Ghana | $180K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $174K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) exports from Morocco
Exports of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) by Morocco reached $1.9 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Spain alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.4M | 72% |
| Italy | $233K | 12% |
| India | $163K | 8.6% |
| Senegal | $89K | 4.7% |
| China | $24K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 0.6% |
| Mauritania | $10K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports (HS 3907.69): 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 3907.69: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) to Morocco?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by China (28%) and Tanzania (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2022 at $48.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Italy and India. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) is subheading 3907.69. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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