Morocco: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in Morocco

In 2021, the Moroccan articles of zinc market increased by 61% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, exports of articles of zinc from Morocco fell to X tons, waning by -5% on the year before. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for articles of zinc exports from Morocco, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of zinc exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at -17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.7% per year) and Romania (+9.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of zinc exports from Morocco, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to -17.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+7.0% per year) and Germany (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average articles of zinc export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, articles of zinc export price increased by +61.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritania (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, imports of articles of zinc into Morocco soared to X tons, increasing by 39% on 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of zinc imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of articles of zinc to Morocco, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of zinc imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.7% per year) and Turkey (+18.1% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of zinc to Morocco, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru totaled +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+8.8% per year) and Turkey (+22.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average articles of zinc import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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