Morocco: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Morocco

The Moroccan non-refractory ceramic building bricks market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed notable growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Morocco

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Morocco rose rapidly to X units, increasing by 13% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Morocco, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Israel (X units), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled -40.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (-10.0% per year) and Israel (-10.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Morocco were Spain ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Mauritania ($X), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Mauritania, with a CAGR of -0.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -10.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were imported into Morocco; with a decrease of -53.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 241% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 456%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X units) was the main supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Morocco, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +46.7%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Morocco, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +53.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 9.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for Spain totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+66.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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