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Morocco: Bauxite Market 2025

Bauxite Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan bauxite market reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by -10.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep reduction. Bauxite consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bauxite Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, approx. X kg of bauxite were exported from Morocco; waning by -78.8% against 2020. Overall, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The smallest decline of -37.3% was in 2014. The exports peaked at X kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bauxite exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of -57.9% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X kg) was the main destination for bauxite exports from Morocco, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, bauxite exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), sixfold.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Egypt was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average bauxite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-16.7%).

Bauxite Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, purchases abroad of bauxite increased by 0.5% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,201% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bauxite imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1,041% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest bauxite supplier to Morocco, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, bauxite imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at -11.7%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest bauxite suppliers to Morocco.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +34.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bauxite import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+27.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bauxite in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of bauxite consumption, accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, bauxite consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Australia, twofold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.7% share.

What are the largest producers of bauxite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Australia, Guinea and China, together comprising 68% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of bauxite to Morocco?

In value terms, the largest bauxite suppliers to Morocco were Turkey, Greece and Italy, with a combined 76% share of total imports. China lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 12%.

What is the average export price for bauxite in Morocco?

The average bauxite export price stood at $529 per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for bauxite in Morocco?

The average bauxite import price stood at $43 per ton in 2021, rising by 4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bauxite market in Morocco. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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Country coverage:

Morocco

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Morocco
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024