Morocco: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Morocco

The Moroccan non-refractory clay constructional products market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.9%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Morocco

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Morocco surged to X tons, jumping by 35% on 2021. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 7,818%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 6,297%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X kg), the United States (X kg) and Qatar (X kg) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Morocco, together accounting for 60% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +28.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Sweden ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-refractory clay constructional products exported from Morocco worldwide, together accounting for 73% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +46.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 70% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 97% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 the United States (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay constructional products were imported into Morocco; increasing by 37% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 377%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 627% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main non-refractory clay constructional products supplier to Morocco, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-32.4% per year) and France (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Morocco, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan amounted to -15.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-4.1% per year) and France (-3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -16.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 223%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+25.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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