Morocco: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2025

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Morocco

The Moroccan limestone flux and limestone market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Morocco

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, overseas shipments of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone decreased by -71% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 303% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 343%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons) was the main destination for limestone flux and limestone exports from Morocco, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria (X kg), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Algeria stood at +23.8%.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone exports from Morocco, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Algeria amounted to -16.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average limestone flux and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a significant increase. As a result, the export price attained 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+39.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, overseas purchases of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone decreased by -95.2% to X kg, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 674%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 588% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X kg) was the main limestone flux and limestone supplier to Morocco, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at -43.2%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to -41.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average limestone flux and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -72.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 149% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank notably in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +30.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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