
Morocco - Nickel (Unwrought) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Nickel Market Size in Morocco
In 2022, the Moroccan nickel market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. Nickel consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Nickel Production in Morocco
In value terms, nickel production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 2%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
Nickel Exports
Exports from Morocco
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of nickel (unwrought), when their volume decreased by -5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 259%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, nickel exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.
Exports by Country
France (X kg) was the main destination for nickel exports from Morocco, with a approx. 0.2% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at -36.0%.
In value terms, France ($X) also remains the key foreign market for nickel (unwrought) exports from Morocco.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at -38.3%.
Export Prices by Country
The average nickel export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +5.9% per year.
Nickel Imports
Imports into Morocco
In 2022, the amount of nickel (unwrought) imported into Morocco surged to X tons, growing by 103% against 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, nickel imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest nickel supplier to Morocco, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, nickel imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled -4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+14.3% per year) and Norway (+14.1% per year).
In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest nickel suppliers to Morocco, together comprising 73% of total imports. Norway, Portugal and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.
Norway, with a CAGR of +18.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average nickel import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 41% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a moderate increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel market in Morocco. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 24451100 - Nickel, unwrought
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Country coverage:
- Morocco
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Morocco
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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