Morocco: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2025

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in Morocco

After two years of decline, the Moroccan activated natural mineral products market increased by 9.4% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, overseas shipments of activated natural mineral products decreased by -98.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 3,277% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 2,702%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for activated natural mineral products exports from Morocco, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, activated natural mineral products exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for activated natural mineral products exports from Morocco, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -9.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 1,074% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+79.1%).

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, overseas purchases of activated natural mineral products decreased by -2.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -31.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports reduced to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of activated natural mineral products imports to Morocco, together accounting for 43% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest activated natural mineral products suppliers to Morocco, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of -0.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average activated natural mineral products import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 29%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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