Morocco: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan common clay market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Common clay consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Production in Morocco

In value terms, common clay production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, exports of common clay from Morocco plummeted to X tons, which is down by -18.3% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 87%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 73%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of common clay exports from Morocco, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Germany, Tunisia, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +156.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for common clay exported from Morocco worldwide, together accounting for 67% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +138.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average common clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 191%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+31.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of common clay were imported into Morocco; with a decrease of -4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, common clay imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Morocco, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, common clay imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +21.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+79.9% per year) and the United States (+17.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Morocco, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +20.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+67.8% per year) and China (+32.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 61%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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