Morocco: Spades And Shovels Market 2025

Spades And Shovels Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan spades and shovels market reduced notably to $X in 2021, which is down by -48.6% 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). Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Spades And Shovels Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, overseas shipments of spades and shovels decreased by -59.9% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 504% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spades and shovels exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 494%. 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

Mali (X kg), Mauritania (X kg) and Ethiopia (X kg) were the main destinations of spades and shovels exports from Morocco, together accounting for 76% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mauritania (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Mali ($X) remains the key foreign market for spades and shovels exports from Morocco, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Mali amounted to -30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (0.0% per year) and Senegal (-12.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average spades and shovels export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -23.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guinea ($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 Burkina Faso (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spades And Shovels Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, spades and shovels imports into Morocco fell sharply to X tons, declining by -57.1% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spades and shovels imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest spades and shovels supplier to Morocco, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, spades and shovels imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+51.5% per year) and Spain (-9.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spades and shovels to Morocco, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+34.7% per year) and Spain (-6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average spades and shovels import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 41%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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