Morocco: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan kaolin market contracted dramatically to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a notable expansion. Kaolin consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Morocco

In value terms, kaolin production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Kaolin production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2023, approx. X tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays were exported from Morocco; with an increase of X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of kaolin 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 mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for kaolin exported from Morocco were Algeria ($X), Tunisia ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average kaolin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 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.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Portugal ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2023, imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays into Morocco reduced markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports declined to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest kaolin supplier to Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kaolin imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin and kaolinic clays to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average kaolin import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform