Morocco: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Morocco

The Moroccan market for clays for construction and industrial use reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +6.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Morocco

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of clays for construction and industrial use were exported from Morocco; waning by -18.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Morocco, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Germany, Tunisia, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use exported from Morocco were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +138.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 191% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, 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.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, overseas purchases of clays for construction and industrial use increased by 3.3% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.8% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +87.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier to Morocco, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of clays for construction and industrial use from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +14.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-2.5% per year) and Egypt (+12.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Morocco, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-2.4% per year) and Bulgaria (+8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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