Moroccan Craft Exports Surge: Traditional Clothing Leads with 102% Growth

In detail, Moroccan traditional clothing is up sharply by 102% in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2018, accounting for a market share of nearly 25%, it is stated.

Next come the copperware products, which are experiencing a growth rate of 61% compared to last year, then the jewelry items and footwear items, which are recording increases of 28% and 23% respectively in the first quarter.

The other products are not left behind, as pottery and stone items are up 16%, but take second place in terms of turnover with a market share of 17%, then carpets with 17% as well.

According to the ministry, Belgium saw a 105% increase in demand, followed by Spain (29%), France (23%) and the United Kingdom (11%). Other countries are experiencing good growth, such as Japan (42%), Arab countries (34%), the United States (28%) and the European market in general (37%).