Synthetic staple yarn imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported synthetic staple yarn worth $68.1 million (24.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% 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 | $68.1M | 24.5K t |
| 2023 | $64.1M | 24.7K t |
| 2022 | $76.2M | 24.8K t |
| 2021 | $67.9M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $46.3M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $68.2M | 25.2K t |
| 2018 | $73.1M | 25.1K t |
| 2017 | $61.8M | 21.7K t |
Where Morocco imports synthetic staple yarn from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (30%), India (25%), China (25%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $20.5M | 30% |
| India | $17.0M | 25% |
| China | $16.7M | 25% |
| Indonesia | $4.3M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $984K | 1.4% |
| France | $773K | 1.1% |
| United States | $699K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $564K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.53 | Polyester-cotton blend yarn | 29% |
| 5509.21 | Polyester staple yarn | 24% |
| 5509.32 | Plied acrylic staple yarn | 13% |
| 5509.22 | Plied polyester staple yarn | 11% |
| 5509.69 | Acrylic blend yarn (other) | 10% |
| 5509.31 | Acrylic staple yarn | 4.2% |
| 5509.61 | Acrylic-wool blend yarn | 2.8% |
| 5509.62 | Acrylic-cotton blend yarn | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic staple yarn exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $10.6 million of synthetic staple yarn in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $5.4M | 51% |
| Burkina Faso | $2.8M | 26% |
| Guinea | $1.8M | 17% |
| Spain | $210K | 2% |
| France | $201K | 1.9% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $198K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $53K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco synthetic staple yarn imports (HS 5509): 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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported synthetic staple yarn worth $68.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by India (25%) and China (25%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.00 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 yarn to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.8 million in 2017 to $68.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $76.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also export synthetic staple yarn?
Yes. Morocco exported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Burkina Faso and Guinea. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $57.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5509.53 (29% of the value) and 5509.21 (23%).
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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