Morocco: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan paper pulp moulded articles market decreased by -56.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Paper pulp moulded articles consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Morocco

Paper pulp moulded articles exports from Morocco surged to X tons in 2022, rising by 35% on the previous year. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 268% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 328%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from Morocco, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. Mauritania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Senegal totaled +19.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+10.0% per year) and Mauritania (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the key foreign market for moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports from Morocco, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Senegal totaled +14.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+16.8% per year) and France (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -22.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Morocco

For the third consecutive year, Morocco recorded decline in supplies from abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, which decreased by -62.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 131% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to Morocco, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Italy, China, Germany, Switzerland and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +67.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Morocco were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports. Italy, China, Switzerland, Germany and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

China, with a CAGR of +76.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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