Morocco: Dichloromethane Market 2025

Dichloromethane Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan dichloromethane market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Dichloromethane consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Dichloromethane Exports

Exports from Morocco

Dichloromethane exports from Morocco skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 208% against 2020. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dichloromethane exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) were the main destinations of dichloromethane exports from Morocco, together comprising 78% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +24.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Mauritania ($X) constituted the largest markets for dichloromethane exported from Morocco worldwide, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +28.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 dichloromethane export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dichloromethane Imports

Imports into Morocco

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) increased by 1% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, dichloromethane imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of dichloromethane imports to Morocco, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +54.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dichloromethane suppliers to Morocco were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 79% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +53.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dichloromethane import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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