Synthetic staple fibre imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported synthetic staple fibre worth $58.5 million (36.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 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 | $58.5M | 36.7K t |
| 2023 | $52.3M | 34.1K t |
| 2022 | $45.6M | 25.9K t |
| 2021 | $39.6M | 26.7K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.3M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.5M | 26.1K t |
| 2017 | $34.9M | 26.2K t |
Where Morocco imports synthetic staple fibre from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (42%), China (11%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $24.5M | 42% |
| China | $6.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 9.9% |
| Nigeria | $5.8M | 9.9% |
| France | $3.2M | 5.5% |
| India | $2.2M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| United States | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $894K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 5503
| 5503.20 | Polyester staple fiber | 49% |
| 5503.90 | Synthetic staple fiber (other) | 38% |
| 5503.30 | Acrylic staple fiber | 7.1% |
| 5503.19 | Nylon staple fiber | 5.2% |
| 5503.40 | Polypropylene staple fiber | 0.9% |
| 5503.11 | Aramid staple fiber | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5503.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, close to the world average of $1.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic staple fibre exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported synthetic staple fibre worth $42.2 million (25.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+663% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $39.4M | 94% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $277K | 0.7% |
| Mauritania | $179K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $72K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $33K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco synthetic staple fibre imports (HS 5503): 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 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fibre imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported synthetic staple fibre worth $58.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fibre to Morocco?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by China (11%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fibre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.51 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 fibre to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.9 million in 2017 to $58.5 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also export synthetic staple fibre?
Yes. Morocco exported $42.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Belgium and Kenya. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fibre?
The HS code for synthetic staple fibre is heading 5503. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5503.20 (49% of the value) and 5503.90 (38%).
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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