Morocco: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Morocco

In 2021, the Moroccan market for coated printing and writing papers increased by 15% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Morocco

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 143%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Morocco

Coated printing and writing paper exports from Morocco dropped sharply to X tons in 2021, waning by -76.1% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 177%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Morocco, together comprising 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Morocco, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-1.7% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (-23.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 192%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cote d'Ivoire (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, the amount of coated printing and writing papers imported into Morocco rose notably to X tons, picking up by 8.3% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier to Morocco, accounting for a 18% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.2% per year) and Finland (-3.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to Morocco, comprising 21% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at -5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.5% per year) and Finland (-3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 10% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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