Sisal rope and cordage imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported sisal rope and cordage worth $4.2 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $4.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 349 t |
| 2021 | $818K | 797 t |
| 2020 | $587K | 297 t |
| 2019 | $582K | 237 t |
| 2018 | $633K | 460 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 440 t |
Where Morocco imports sisal rope and cordage from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.1M | 96% |
| Brazil | $44K | 1% |
| Spain | $32K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $21K | 0.5% |
| China | $19K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.77, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco sisal rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.29): 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 5607.29: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of sisal rope and cordage imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported sisal rope and cordage worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 204 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply sisal rope and cordage to Morocco?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Brazil (1%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of sisal rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sisal rope and cordage to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 285%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sisal rope and cordage?
The HS code for sisal rope and cordage is subheading 5607.29. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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