Morocco: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2024

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan self-adhesive paper market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +90.3% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, overseas shipments of self-adhesive paper and paperboard were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 893% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 414% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg), Mauritania (X kg) and Tunisia (X kg) were the main destinations of self-adhesive paper exports from Morocco, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Madagascar and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +105.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the key foreign market for self-adhesive paper and paperboard exports from Morocco, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritania, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia amounted to +94.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.2% per year) and Mauritania (+0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -41.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 121%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Tunisia (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports into Morocco

For the tenth consecutive year, Morocco recorded growth in supplies from abroad of self-adhesive paper and paperboard, which increased by 10% to X tons in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +95.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +89.7% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-adhesive paper imports to Morocco, with a combined 80% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Turkey, the Netherlands, Poland and Germany, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +133.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) were the largest self-adhesive paper suppliers to Morocco, with a combined 79% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Turkey, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland, which together accounted for a further 15%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +127.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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