Morocco: Market for Primary Cells and Batteries 2024

Market Size for Primary Cells and Batteries in Morocco

For the fourth consecutive year, the Moroccan primary cell and battery market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 20% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Primary Cells and Batteries

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, overseas shipments of primary cells and batteries decreased by -28.9% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 196% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, primary cell and battery exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X units) was the main destination for primary cell and battery exports from Morocco, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, primary cell and battery exports to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X units), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mauritania totaled -4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-9.3% per year) and Canada (+11.2% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for primary cells and batteries exports from Morocco, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritania ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland amounted to -16.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (+1.4% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (-16.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average primary cell and battery export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 447% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (+74.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Primary Cells and Batteries

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X units of primary cells and batteries were imported into Morocco; increasing by 31% against the year before. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, primary cell and battery imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 90%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units), China (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of primary cell and battery imports to Morocco, together comprising 57% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +42.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of primary cells and batteries to Morocco, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+7.8% per year) and Poland (+22.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average primary cell and battery import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -27.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 China ($X per unit), while the price for Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform