Synthetic fiber waste imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $3.7 million of synthetic fiber waste in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 79% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.3 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 | $3.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.6K t |
Where Morocco imports synthetic fiber waste from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 87% |
| Turkey | $411K | 11% |
| Spain | $71K | 1.9% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5505
| 5505.10 | Fibres: waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of synthetic fibres | 100% |
| 5505.20 | Fibres: waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of artificial fibres | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 57% above the world average of $0.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic fiber waste exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported synthetic fiber waste worth $552 thousand (5.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $314K | 57% |
| Italy | $122K | 22% |
| Turkey | $65K | 12% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $29K | 5.3% |
| Gambia | $21K | 3.8% |
| United States | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco synthetic fiber waste imports (HS 5505): 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 5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic fiber waste imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported synthetic fiber waste worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 135 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic fiber waste to Morocco?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic fiber waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $0.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic fiber waste to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export synthetic fiber waste?
Yes. Morocco exported $552 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Italy and Turkey. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic fiber waste?
The HS code for synthetic fiber waste is heading 5505. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5505.10 (100% of the value) and 5505.20 (0%).
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