Morocco’s aerospace industry is soaring as 2025 begins, with exports reaching 2.24 billion dirhams by the end of January—a 14.2% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is largely driven by the assembly segment, which saw a 16.2% rise to 1.42 billion dirhams, and by the electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) sector, up 11.2% to 808 million dirhams.
While aerospace is off to a strong start, other key industries are facing mixed results. Phosphate and derivative exports dropped by 10.7%, totaling 5.63 billion dirhams. The decline is particularly evident in natural and chemical fertilizers, which fell to 4.27 billion dirhams, while phosphoric acid and raw phosphates also saw decreases, reaching 920 million dirhams and 442 million dirhams, respectively.
The automotive sector, traditionally a pillar of Moroccan exports, also experienced a downturn, with sales slipping 10.9% to 10.28 billion dirhams. This decline is mainly due to weaker performance in vehicle manufacturing, which lost 1.54 billion dirhams, and the external segment, down by 51 million dirhams. However, the wiring segment was a rare bright spot, registering a 121 million dirham increase.
Agricultural and agri-food exports also saw a slight dip of 2.3%, settling at 8.69 billion dirhams, while electronics and electrical goods exports fell by 9.1% to 1.42 billion dirhams. On the other hand, the textile and leather industry displayed resilience, growing by 5% to reach 3.75 billion dirhams despite ongoing global economic uncertainty.
The coming months will be crucial in determining whether these trends hold and assessing the broader impact of global economic shifts on Morocco’s foreign trade.
