Morocco: Table Flatware Market 2025

Table Flatware Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan table flatware market was estimated at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Flatware Production in Morocco

In value terms, table flatware production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 45%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Flatware Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, overseas shipments of table flatware increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table flatware exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 151%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Gambia (X tons) was the main destination for table flatware exports from Morocco, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, table flatware exports to Gambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cote d'Ivoire (X kg), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mauritania (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Gambia stood at +178.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+26.7% per year) and Mauritania (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for table flatware exported from Morocco were Mauritania ($X), Gambia ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a combined 31% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Gambia, with a CAGR of +59.4%, 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 table flatware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -54% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 77%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($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 Mauritania (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Table Flatware Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, imports of table flatware into Morocco amounted to X tons, growing by 6.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table flatware imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +46.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of table flatware to Morocco, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, table flatware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+1.4% per year) and Spain (+18.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table flatware to Morocco, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+1.7% per year) and France (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table flatware import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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