Morocco: Market for Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting 2025

Market Size for Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting in Morocco

The Moroccan market for leather further prepared after tanning or crusting reduced markedly to $X in 2021, falling by -20.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting

Exports from Morocco

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting increased by 689% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,093% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 806% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg), France (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting from Morocco, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +10.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for leather further prepared after tanning or crusting exports from Morocco, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+7.1% per year) and France (-16.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for leather further prepared after tanning or crusting amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 52%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Spain (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting

Imports into Morocco

Imports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting into Morocco declined to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -12% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting declined remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting to Morocco, with a combined 35% share of total imports. France, Thailand, Italy, Portugal and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest leather further prepared after tanning or crusting suppliers to Morocco were Spain ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 33% of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, France, Italy, Portugal and China, which together accounted for a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +27.8%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for leather further prepared after tanning or crusting amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform