Coniferous wood fuel market in Morocco

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for coniferous wood fuel in Morocco began a gradual decline, supported by the implementation of the national 'bois-énergie' strategy. This policy aimed at sustainable forest management included the annual distribution of improved stoves to enhance household energy efficiency, directly reducing wood fuel consumption. The launch of the 'Forêts du Maroc 2020-2030' roadmap in 2020 reinforced these efforts, focusing on increasing wood supply through reforestation and promoting economical consumption practices.

Between 2021 and 2023, the market volume continued to decrease, partly due to a sharp rise in wood prices, which reached up to 60% in 2021 and persisted in subsequent years, making fuel less affordable for consumers. Concurrently, the annual loss of approximately 17 000 hectares of forests and lower-than-targeted reforestation rates constrained sustainable wood supply. The development of biomass as a green energy source also began offering alternatives to wood fuel, contributing to a shift in energy consumption patterns.

Within the industrial landscape, major players like Maroc Akhchab strengthened their position in plywood and panel production while expanding internationally, reflecting modernization in the wood sector. However, the combined effect of energy-efficiency policies, price pressures, and environmental limitations led to a steady contraction in the wood fuel market volume throughout the period.

Production coniferous wood fuel in Morocco

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

World map of production of coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

Morocco's coniferous wood fuel production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 1 046 K m³, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2019 levels.

Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Exports coniferous wood fuel from Morocco

Based on market overview, Morocco did not export any coniferous wood fuel from 2017 to 2020.

Imports coniferous wood fuel to Morocco

Imports in kind, m³

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes varied significantly, with the lowest point recorded in 2018 at 21.00 m³ and the highest in 2017, representing a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2019, imports saw the largest increase at 108.7%, while 2018 experienced the steepest decline of 71.2%. By 2020, Morocco's coniferous wood fuel imports reached 46.41 m³, marking a 5.9% rise compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Germany consistently accounted for 86.9% of Morocco's total coniferous wood fuel imports in volume terms, indicating a highly concentrated market with a long tail of smaller suppliers.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import values fluctuated sharply, with the lowest point in 2018 at 7 671 $ US and the peak in 2017, representing a 5.6-fold gap between these years. In 2019, imports saw the largest increase at 64.2%, while 2018 experienced the steepest decline of 82.2%. By 2020, Morocco's coniferous wood fuel import value stood at 18 059 $ US, up by 43.4% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in value, 2017-2020, $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, France, and Germany remained the leading sources of Morocco's coniferous wood fuel imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 41.0% of imports, France for 29.5%, and Germany for 21.7%, with these three countries together representing 92.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Morocco in value, 2017-2020