Morocco: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Morocco

The Moroccan market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations dropped modestly to $X in 2022, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Morocco

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Morocco

For the third consecutive year, Morocco recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 347%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 385%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Morocco, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Guinea (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +67.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (+20.3% per year) and Guinea (+96.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Morocco, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritania ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Guinea, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +55.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (+12.8% per year) and Guinea (+73.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 13%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Morocco

For the fourth consecutive year, Morocco recorded growth in overseas purchases of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 3.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +93.1% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports to Morocco, together comprising 73% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +27.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Morocco, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+24.9% per year) and Egypt (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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