Morocco: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2025

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Morocco

The Moroccan calcined and sintered dolomite market shrank to $X in 2021, which is down by -11.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Morocco

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +19.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, overseas shipments of calcined and sintered dolomite increased by 99% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 743% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,170% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) was the main destination for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Morocco, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain (X kg), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Morocco, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+4.8%).

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into Morocco

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of calcined and sintered dolomite increased by 107% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,204% 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, calcined and sintered dolomite imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,040% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of calcined and sintered dolomite to Morocco, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tunisia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+3.5% per year) and Turkey (-39.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcined and sintered dolomite to Morocco, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+18.3% per year) and Turkey (-47.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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