Morocco: Newspaper Market 2024

Newspaper Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan newspaper market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep contraction. Newspaper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Production in Morocco

In value terms, newspaper production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Newspaper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, shipments abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by 292% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) was the main destination for newspaper exports from Morocco, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, newspaper exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), fivefold. Qatar (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +58.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-14.0% per year) and Qatar (0.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X) constituted the largest markets for newspaper exported from Morocco worldwide, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +67.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 218% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into Morocco

Newspaper imports into Morocco dropped markedly to X units in 2022, reducing by -41.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X units) constituted the largest newspaper supplier to Morocco, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, newspaper imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kuwait (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X units), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at -16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (+18.7% per year) and Egypt (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to Morocco, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 1.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France amounted to -8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-12.4% per year) and Kuwait (+19.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average newspaper import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 49% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw prominent growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per unit), while the price for Kuwait ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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