Morocco: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -38.2% against 2014 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Morocco

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 8.5%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Morocco

After seven years of growth, overseas shipments of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by -6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a precipitous decrease. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Morocco, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Lebanon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lebanon stood at +17.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.8% per year) and Egypt (-20.8% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exports from Morocco, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Lebanon amounted to +6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-11.6% per year) and Senegal (+49.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Greece (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp into Morocco contracted to X tons, leveling off at the year before. In general, total imports indicated a moderate 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 +28.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% 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 +143.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Morocco, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Spain, Brazil, South Africa and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +4,004.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Morocco, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+21.9% per year) and Finland (+19.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by +89.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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