Morocco: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Morocco

After three years of growth, the Moroccan market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -9.3% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Morocco

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers shrank sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Morocco fell dramatically to X tons, which is down by -31.2% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 124%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Mauritania (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Morocco, together comprising 100% 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 +35.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Morocco, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (+0.3% per year) and Mauritania (+34.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 Spain (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 2.2% to X tons. Overall, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Morocco, with a combined 43% share of total imports. Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +101.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Morocco were Sweden ($X), Italy ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +97.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 8%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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