Morocco: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Morocco

After two years of decline, the Moroccan printing and writing paper market increased by 14% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Morocco

In value terms, printing and writing paper production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +80.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, exports of printing and writing paper from Morocco dropped markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -19% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 113%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 67%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Morocco, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mali (X tons), sixfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Senegal amounted to +11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (+1.4% per year) and France (+9.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from Morocco were France ($X), Senegal ($X) and Mali ($X), together accounting for 88% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +40.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 France (+28.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Morocco

Printing and writing paper imports into Morocco expanded sharply to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 13% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% 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 +69.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Morocco, together accounting for 48% of total imports. Germany, Italy, Finland, Brazil, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, India, Austria and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +136.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Spain ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Morocco, with a combined 45% share of total imports. Italy, Finland, Germany, Brazil, the Netherlands, France, Sweden, India, Austria and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +132.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 27% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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