Morocco: Cotton Linters Market 2025

Cotton Linters Market Size in Morocco

In 2021, the Moroccan cotton linters market increased by 491% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Cotton linters consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Linters Production in Morocco

In value terms, cotton linters production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. Cotton linters production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Linters Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2017, the amount of cotton linters exported from Morocco fell rapidly to X kg, shrinking by -76.8% on 2016. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The smallest decline of -6.7% was in 2016. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton linters exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2017. Overall, exports showed a significant contraction. The smallest decline of -30.4% was in 2016. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X kg) was the main destination for cotton linters exports from Morocco, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton linters exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar stood at -80.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-87.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton linters exports from Morocco, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar totaled -66.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and the United States (-40.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average cotton linters export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 199% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2017 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2017, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+321.3%).

Cotton Linters Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of cotton linters, when their volume increased by 630% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Senegal (X kg) was the main cotton linters supplier to Morocco, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Senegal amounted to +1,433.3%.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton linters to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Senegal amounted to +361.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cotton linters import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Senegal.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Senegal amounted to -69.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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