Synthetic tow imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $2.5 million of synthetic tow in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.7 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 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 2.9K t |
Where Morocco imports synthetic tow from
One supplier dominates: Portugal accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.5M | 99% |
| France | $20K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5501
| 5501.30 | Acrylic filament tow | 99% |
| 5501.10 | Nylon filament tow | 0.5% |
| 5501.20 | Polyester filament tow | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 21% below the world average of $3.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco synthetic tow imports (HS 5501): 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 5501: Synthetic filament tow.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic tow imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported synthetic tow worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic tow to Morocco?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (1%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic tow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $3.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic tow to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2019 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic tow?
The HS code for synthetic tow is heading 5501. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 5501.30 (99% of the value) and 5501.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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