Morocco: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Morocco

The Moroccan market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose sharply to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Morocco

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Morocco

In 2023, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Morocco declined markedly to X tons, falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports fell notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Algeria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Morocco, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cameroon ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Tunisia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cameroon (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cameroon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Greece (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Morocco

In 2023, purchases abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports fell modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform