Morocco: Semiconductor Thyristor Market 2025

Semiconductor Thyristor Market Size in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan semiconductor thyristor market decreased by -6.8% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Semiconductor thyristor consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Semiconductor Thyristor Production in Morocco

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Semiconductor Thyristor Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, approx. X units of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs were exported from Morocco; with a decrease of -20.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 123%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 171% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), China (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main destinations of semiconductor thyristor exports from Morocco, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +104.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for semiconductor thyristor exported from Morocco were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined 58% share of total exports. Germany, Slovakia, South Africa, Slovenia and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Africa, with a CAGR of +121.1%, saw 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

In 2022, the average semiconductor thyristor export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Mexico ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+35.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semiconductor Thyristor Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs imported into Morocco dropped markedly to X units, shrinking by -96.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 2,527% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1,633%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest semiconductor thyristor supplier to Morocco, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, semiconductor thyristor imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), ninefold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -19.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.9% per year) and France (-9.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs to Morocco, comprising 23% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -20.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-0.4% per year) and Spain (+11.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average semiconductor thyristor import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 139% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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