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Morocco: Market for Precious Metal Ores And Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Precious Metal Ores And Concentrates in Morocco

The Moroccan market for precious metal ores and concentrates stood at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Precious Metal Ores And Concentrates in Morocco

In value terms, precious metal ore and concentrate production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,122%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Precious Metal Ores And Concentrates

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of precious metal ores and concentrates were exported from Morocco; flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 239%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, precious metal ore and concentrate exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 289%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of precious metal ore and concentrate exports from Morocco.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +91.2%).

In value terms, the largest markets for precious metal ore and concentrate exported from Morocco were Spain ($X) and China ($X).

Spain, with a CAGR of +50.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for precious metal ores and concentrates stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+28.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Precious Metal Ores And Concentrates

Imports into Morocco

In 2019, purchases abroad of precious metal ores and concentrates decreased by 0% to less than X kg, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 100%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X kg. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, precious metal ore and concentrate imports totaled $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 106%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2017, Spain (X kg) was the main precious metal ore and concentrate supplier to Morocco, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of precious metal ores and concentrates to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for precious metal ores and concentrates stood at $X per ton in 2017, which is down by -25.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +19.3% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China constituted the country with the largest volume of precious metal ore and concentrate consumption, comprising approx. 39% of total volume. Moreover, precious metal ore and concentrate consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, sevenfold. Peru ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.4% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Australia, Peru and Russia, together accounting for 37% of global production. Ecuador, Greece, Indonesia, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, Chile and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.
In value terms, Spain constituted the largest supplier of precious metal ore and concentrate to Morocco.
In value terms, Spain, China and Georgia appeared to be the largest markets for precious metal ore and concentrate exported from Morocco worldwide, together accounting for 60% of total exports.
The average export price for precious metal ores and concentrates stood at $5,898 per ton in 2021, picking up by 134% against the previous year.
In 2017, the average import price for precious metal ores and concentrates amounted to $63,933 per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for precious metal ore and concentrate 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 07291400 - Precious metal ores and concentrates

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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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