Morocco: Handmade Paper Market 2025

Handmade Paper Market Size in Morocco

In 2021, the Moroccan handmade paper market decreased by -1.9% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Handmade Paper Production in Morocco

In value terms, handmade paper production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Handmade Paper Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, approx. X tons of handmade paper and paperboard were exported from Morocco; waning by -19.9% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 707%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, handmade paper exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 673%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main destination for handmade paper exports from Morocco, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, handmade paper exports to Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cote d'Ivoire amounted to -16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (-10.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the key foreign market for handmade paper and paperboard exports from Morocco, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritania ($X), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Cote d'Ivoire amounted to -16.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (-18.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average handmade paper export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 111% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 Mali (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Handmade Paper Imports

Imports into Morocco

For the third year in a row, Morocco recorded growth in supplies from abroad of handmade paper and paperboard, which increased by 107% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 223%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, handmade paper imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 222%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of handmade paper to Morocco, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, handmade paper imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), more than tenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-6.8% per year) and Spain (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of handmade paper and paperboard to Morocco, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +23.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+28.6% per year) and Egypt (-0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average handmade paper import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 34% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+21.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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