Morocco: Semi-Chemical Fluting Market 2023

Semi-Chemical Fluting Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan semi-chemical fluting market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 15% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -4.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2020, approx. X tons of semi-chemical fluting were exported from Morocco; approximately reflecting 2019 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting exports totaled $X in 2020. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main destination for semi-chemical fluting exports from Morocco, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cote d'Ivoire was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cote d'Ivoire was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average semi-chemical fluting export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 3.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Cote d'Ivoire.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +4.5% per year.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, imports of semi-chemical fluting into Morocco stood at X tons, picking up by 2.8% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +11.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of semi-chemical fluting imports to Morocco, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +13.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest semi-chemical fluting suppliers to Morocco, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +18.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 semi-chemical fluting import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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