Synthetic staple fabric imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported synthetic staple fabric worth $521.0 million (39.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. That is 95% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $521.0M | 39.6K t |
| 2023 | $266.9M | 25.4K t |
| 2022 | $283.0M | 23.1K t |
| 2021 | $221.9M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $138.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $174.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $190.3M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $155.8M | 11.1K t |
Where Morocco imports synthetic staple fabric from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (32%), China (25%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $166.2M | 32% |
| China | $128.8M | 25% |
| Italy | $73.3M | 14% |
| Spain | $51.7M | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $37.1M | 7.1% |
| Portugal | $27.7M | 5.3% |
| France | $13.8M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | $3.7M | 0.7% |
| Romania | $3.4M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 5512
| 5512.19 | Polyester staple fabric (other) | 52% |
| 5512.21 | Acrylic staple fabric (natural) | 45% |
| 5512.11 | Polyester staple fabric (natural) | 1.4% |
| 5512.99 | High synthetic staple fabric, dyed | 1.3% |
| 5512.29 | Acrylic or modacrylic blend fabric, dyed | 0.8% |
| 5512.91 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5512, unbleached or bleached | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.16 per kg, 71% above the world average of $7.71. 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 staple fabric exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported synthetic staple fabric worth $6.3 million (494 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (37%), Spain (23%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.3M | 37% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 17% |
| Poland | $347K | 5.5% |
| Ukraine | $310K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $280K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $256K | 4.1% |
| France | $143K | 2.3% |
| China | $51K | 0.8% |
| Tunisia | $27K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5512): 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 5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fabric imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported synthetic staple fabric worth $521.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 208 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fabric to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($166.2 million), followed by China (25%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 496% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.16 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $7.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic staple fabric to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $155.8 million in 2017 to $521.0 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $244.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export synthetic staple fabric?
Yes. Morocco exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $514.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for synthetic staple fabric is heading 5512. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5512.19 (52% of the value) and 5512.21 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Morocco. Tell us your product to see it live.
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