Morocco: Internal Combustion Engines Market 2025

Internal Combustion Engines Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan internal combustion engines market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after four years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. Internal combustion engines consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Internal Combustion Engines Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, exports of motor vehicles compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines from Morocco soared to X units, rising by 78% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,411%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, internal combustion engines exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1,100% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X units) was the main destination for internal combustion engines exports from Morocco, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, internal combustion engines exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sudan (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X units), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nigeria amounted to +38.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (+69.6% per year) and Turkey (+34.6% per year).

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for motor vehicles compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines exports from Morocco, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Nigeria amounted to +13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-0.7% per year) and Turkey (+11.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average internal combustion engines export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -11.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 118%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+103.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Internal Combustion Engines Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of motor vehicles compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines, when their volume increased by 31% to X units. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, internal combustion engines imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 55%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X units), Spain (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of internal combustion engines imports to Morocco, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +32.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest internal combustion engines suppliers to Morocco, together comprising 98% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +12.2%, 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 internal combustion engines import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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