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Moroccan Phosphate Exports Surge as Markets Stabilize
Morocco's crucial phosphate exports are rebounding in 2024 after a sharp decline last year amidst global demand shifts. New data from the nation's Office of Exchange reveals a notable 17% increase in shipments of phosphate rock and fertilizers in January compared to the same period in 2023.
These statistics paint a promising picture following a challenging year for the North African country's phosphate sector. Exports plummeted by 34% in 2023 as fertilizer prices stabilized globally, easing concerns over supply. However, values are once again on the rise as the market gradually recovers.
Notably, sales of both natural and chemical fertilizers surged by 20%, exceeding 4.3 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD) or $420 million USD. Additionally, exports of phosphoric acid witnessed a substantial growth of 26%, reaching 1.1 billion MAD or $109 million.
Although giants like OCP Group, Morocco's fertilizer leader, experienced a 21% increase in profits, their revenues declined by 20% in the last quarter of 2023 due to lower prices. Nonetheless, resilient demand from the agriculture sector is driving this resurgence. These figures indicate that global food production is gaining momentum after a period of uncertainty.
For Morocco, whose economy heavily relies on phosphate, January's robust performance offers promising signs of an upward trend in exports and government revenues following last year's setback. If international demand continues to recover, the sector could potentially regain lost ground in 2024, bolstering the country's economic prospects. Only continuous monitoring of industry and market dynamics will determine the sustainability of this upward trend.
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