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Morocco: Hydraulic Lime Market 2025

Hydraulic Lime Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan hydraulic lime market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible descent. Hydraulic lime consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hydraulic Lime Production in Morocco

In value terms, hydraulic lime production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 80%. Hydraulic lime production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Hydraulic Lime Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, exports of hydraulic lime from Morocco contracted markedly to X tons, waning by -60.9% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,618% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hydraulic lime exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,723%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guinea (X tons) was the main destination for hydraulic lime exports from Morocco, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, hydraulic lime exports to Guinea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mali (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Guinea was relatively modest.

In value terms, Mali ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for hydraulic lime exports from Morocco, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guinea ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mali was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average hydraulic lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 68% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guinea amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritania (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Hydraulic Lime Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of hydraulic lime were imported into Morocco; growing by 41% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1,176% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hydraulic lime imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 910% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of hydraulic lime imports to Morocco, with a combined 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +22.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest hydraulic lime suppliers to Morocco were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 100% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +45.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average hydraulic lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 86% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+93.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for hydraulic lime in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of hydraulic lime consumption, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, hydraulic lime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 9.7% share.

What are the largest producers of hydraulic lime in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of hydraulic lime production, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, hydraulic lime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of hydraulic lime to Morocco?

In value terms, France constituted the largest supplier of hydraulic lime to Morocco, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 29% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of hydraulic lime from Morocco?

In value terms, Spain emerged as the key foreign market for hydraulic lime exports from Morocco, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mauritania, with a 25% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for hydraulic lime in Morocco?

The average hydraulic lime export price stood at $304 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 98% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for hydraulic lime in Morocco?

The average hydraulic lime import price stood at $338 per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hydraulic lime market in Morocco. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23521050 - Hydraulic lime

Country coverage:

Morocco

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Morocco
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024