Morocco: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Morocco

The Moroccan market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -14.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +84.0% against 2012 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Morocco

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone fell notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +94.2% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Morocco

Exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Morocco skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 21% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 276%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone shrank notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 380%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Morocco, with a combined 81% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Italy and Canada, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +212.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Morocco, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +199.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+14.1% per year) and Germany (+4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -53.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 251% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Denmark (+49.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when their volume increased by 129% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 325% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 646% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Morocco, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +39.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Morocco, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal amounted to +43.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (-14.7% per year) and Spain (-28.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by +45.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 75%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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