Morocco: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Morocco

The Moroccan market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement rose modestly to $X in 2021, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Morocco

In value terms, production of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Exports from Morocco

In 2020, overseas shipments of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of -24% was in 2016. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement stood at $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of -31.1% was in 2016. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from Morocco, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Senegal was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Senegal was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price decreased by -9.4% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2015 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cote d'Ivoire amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Imports into Morocco

Imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement into Morocco surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 94% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 915% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 1,203%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement supplier to Morocco, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +77.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+34.7% per year) and Spain (+25.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement to Morocco, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +88.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+34.5% per year) and Spain (+217.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, surging by 41% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 90% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+150.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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