Morocco: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan paper bag market fell to $X in 2021, dropping by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in Morocco

In value terms, paper bag production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 23%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports from Morocco

For the tenth consecutive year, Morocco recorded growth in shipments abroad of sacks and bags of paper, which increased by 14% to X tons in 2021. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +154.7% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 63%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +60.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) were the main destinations of paper bag exports from Morocco, together accounting for 53% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper bag exported from Morocco were Senegal ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Cameroon ($X), with a combined 47% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +21.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 Mauritania (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, paper bag imports into Morocco was estimated at X tons, picking up by 2% on the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 25%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper bag to Morocco, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, paper bag imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-14.7% per year) and Turkey (+23.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sacks and bags of paper to Morocco, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-16.1% per year) and Turkey (+22.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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