Morocco ranks among the African economies most integrated into industrial value chains, particularly in the automotive and aerospace components sectors, according to a new report by the World Bank Group (WB) on the continent’s economic integration.
Titled “Integrating Africa: From Threads to Hubs”, the World Bank report indicates that, over the 2015–2019 period, Morocco generated an average of $496mn in exports through regional value chains.
In the processed chemicals sector—one of the most active regional sectors, with $2.7 billion in trade flows related primarily to plastics, fertilizers, and chemicals—Morocco is cited as one of the main drivers of this growth.
Beyond these trade flows, the report also examines upstream participation in global value chains, which involves the import of intermediate goods intended for local processing or assembly.
In this area, Morocco’s participation rate exceeds 10% of gross exports in certain sectors, making the Kingdom one of the few exceptions to have crossed this threshold.
This industrial integration is also accompanied by a diversification of activities. Morocco has thus “carved out a niche” in electronics, pharmaceuticals, and automotive wiring systems, often exporting to its regional neighbors in Europe, the document notes.
In this context, Morocco already has regional value chains in sectors of medium complexity, such as chemicals, electronics, and automotive components, according to the World Bank.
The report also highlights Morocco’s entry into the aerospace components and automotive wiring systems sectors, capitalizing on its proximity to European markets and supplier networks.
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