Staple fibre sewing thread imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $12.8 million of staple fibre sewing thread in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. 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 | $12.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 2.6K t |
Where Morocco imports staple fibre sewing thread from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 75% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| Portugal | $749K | 5.8% |
| France | $407K | 3.2% |
| Romania | $348K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $273K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $106K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $95K | 0.7% |
| India | $40K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5508
| 5508.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 97% |
| 5508.20 | Sewing thread: of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.91 per kg, close to the world average of $4.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Staple fibre sewing thread exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported staple fibre sewing thread worth $485 thousand (74 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $412K | 85% |
| Republic of the Congo | $39K | 8% |
| Italy | $14K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $9K | 1.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 1.1% |
| Senegal | $4K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco staple fibre sewing thread imports (HS 5508): 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 5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of staple fibre sewing thread imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported staple fibre sewing thread worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply staple fibre sewing thread to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Spain (9%) and Portugal (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of staple fibre sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.91 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $4.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of staple fibre sewing thread to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Morocco also export staple fibre sewing thread?
Yes. Morocco exported $485 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, the Republic of the Congo and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for staple fibre sewing thread?
The HS code for staple fibre sewing thread is heading 5508. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5508.10 (97% of the value) and 5508.20 (3%).
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