Morocco: Plastic Bag Market 2025

Plastic Bag Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan plastic bag market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. Plastic bag consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plastic Bag Production in Morocco

In value terms, plastic bag production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Plastic bag production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, the amount of plastic sacks and bags exported from Morocco shrank dramatically to X tons, reducing by -27.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic bag exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic bag exports from Morocco, with a combined 60% share of total exports. Gambia, Mauritania, Spain, France and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Gambia (with a CAGR of +155.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic bag exported from Morocco were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Guinea ($X), together comprising 65% of total exports. Tunisia, Spain, Gambia, Senegal and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Gambia, with a CAGR of +123.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 plastic bag export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Senegal (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, plastic bag imports into Morocco stood at X tons, with an increase of 2.8% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bag imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +87.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic bag imports to Morocco, together accounting for 75% of total imports. Portugal, Turkey, Poland, the United Arab Emirates and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +118.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest plastic bag suppliers to Morocco, together comprising 69% of total imports. Portugal, Turkey, Poland, the United Arab Emirates and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +103.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average plastic bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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