Casablanca – The cement industry in Morocco underwent a transformative journey from 2020 to 2024, navigating through challenges and ultimately demonstrating resilience and growth.

In 2020, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic presented significant hurdles for the cement sector, leading to a decline in sales and demand as construction activities slowed down. However, by 2021, signs of recovery emerged. The Professional Association of Cement Companies reported a notable 14.8% increase in cement sales during 2021 compared to the previous year, marking a turnaround for the industry.

As the recovery gained momentum, the industry faced new challenges in 2022. Cement sales by the end of December 2022 exceeded 12.48 million tons but experienced a 10.65% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year. This decline reflected ongoing market fluctuations and economic uncertainties that continued to impact the sector.

Despite the setbacks in 2022, the cement industry remained resilient and adaptable. By the end of December 2023, cement sales rebounded to reach 12.51 million tons, showing a slight 0.19% increase compared to 2022. This recovery highlighted the industry’s ability to adjust and respond to changing market dynamics.

In 2024, the cement industry in Morocco demonstrated robust signs of recovery and growth. The Professional Association of Cement Companies reported that overall cement sales surpassed 4.10 million tons by the end of April 2024, reflecting a 3.5% increase compared to the previous year. This resurgence in cement sales pointed to broader recovery in Morocco’s construction and public works sector, driven by renewed real estate investment and economic activity.

Key players within the cement industry, including “Ciment de Témara,” “Ciments de l’Atlas,” “Ciments du Maroc,” “LafargeHolcim Maroc,” and “Novacem,” played pivotal roles in navigating the industry through challenging times and contributing to its resilience.

Looking ahead, with cement trade on a positive trajectory and demand rebounding, Morocco’s construction sector is poised for continued growth and recovery. The experiences and lessons learned from the challenges of 2020 to 2024 have positioned the cement industry to thrive in a dynamic economic environment, supporting Morocco’s broader economic revival and development goals.