Morocco - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Clay Market Size in Morocco
For the third year in a row, the Moroccan clay market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Clay consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
Clay Production in Morocco
In value terms, clay production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Clay production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.
Clay Exports
Exports from Morocco
In 2023, approx. X tons of clays were exported from Morocco; falling by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, clay exports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Tunisia (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from Morocco, with a combined X% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Algeria ($X), Tunisia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for clay exported from Morocco worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay Imports
Imports into Morocco
After two years of growth, overseas purchases of clays decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then shrank significantly in the following year.
In value terms, clay imports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2023, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest clay supplier to Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).
In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in Morocco. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08122140 - Kaolin
- Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)
- Prodcom 08122210 - Bentonite
- Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay
- Prodcom 08122250 - Common clays and shales for construction use (excluding bentonite, fireclay, expanded clays, kaolin and kaolinic clays), a ndalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, mullite, chamotte or dinas earths
Country coverage:
- Morocco
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Morocco
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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