Morocco: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Morocco

After two years of decline, the Moroccan market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 18% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Morocco

Exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Morocco skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 175% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 198% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Morocco, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mali (X tons), sixfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cote d'Ivoire amounted to +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (+2.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+310.8% per year).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Morocco, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mali ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cote d'Ivoire stood at +27.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (+4.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+860.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 the Netherlands (+133.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers into Morocco expanded notably to X tons, picking up by 14% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Morocco, with a combined 35% share of total imports. Spain, Slovakia, France, the United States, Germany and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +47.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Morocco, comprising 20% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal amounted to -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+2.3% per year) and Italy (+27.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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