Synthetic staple fiber (other) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic staple fiber (other) by Morocco reached $21.9 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% 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 | $21.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $605K | 129 t |
| 2020 | $417K | 86 t |
| 2019 | $589K | 161 t |
| 2018 | $508K | 128 t |
| 2017 | $442K | 101 t |
Where Morocco imports synthetic staple fiber (other) from
Netherlands alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $21.1M | 96% |
| Japan | $659K | 3% |
| France | $150K | 0.7% |
| United States | $19K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, close to the world average of $2.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic staple fiber (other) exports from Morocco
Exports of synthetic staple fiber (other) by Morocco reached $41.8 million in 2024 (25.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 78 countries. One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $39.1M | 94% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $277K | 0.7% |
| Mauritania | $136K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $72K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco synthetic staple fiber (other) imports (HS 5503.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 5503.90: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fiber (other) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported synthetic staple fiber (other) worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 159 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fiber (other) to Morocco?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by Japan (3%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fiber (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic staple fiber (other) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $442 thousand in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export synthetic staple fiber (other)?
Yes. Morocco exported $41.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Belgium and Kenya. That compares with imports of $21.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other)?
The HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other) is subheading 5503.90. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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