Global country study report (gcsr) on electronics & electrical industry, trade opportunity with morocco

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The kingdom of Morocco is the North African countries known as the Maghreb - the
"Arab West". Its rich culture is a blend of Arab, Berber, European and African
influences. The capital city is Rabat. The official language is Arabic and various
Berber dialects are spoken. Morocco was a French protectorate from 1912 to 1956,
when Sultan Mohammed became king. Morocco’s long struggle from France ended
in 1956. He was succeeded in 1961 by his son, Hassan II, who ruled for 38 years and
played a prominent role in the search for peace in the Middle East. The official
language is Arabic and various Berber dialects are spoken. When pledging to do
something, a Moroccan Muslim says Insha Allah, or "if God wills it." Before doing
something, a Muslim should say Bismillah, or "In the name of God." The Moroccan
Dirham (MAD) is the currency of Morocco. There is a small but active stock
exchange in Casablanca. The currency code for Dirhams is MAD. The Cherifian
Anthem has been the anthem of the Kingdom of Morocco even before the country
gained its independence in 1956. Its music was written by Léo Morgan, and the final
Arabic lyrics by Ali Squalli Houssaini in 1970. Morocco today remains one of only a
handful of continuously stable countries in the Middle East and North Africa, ruled
by what many would describe as a strong and widely popular monarchy. In after
month of Arab spring, many hoped that authoritarian regimes in the North African
regimes in the North African state of Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Algeria and morocco
would be swept from power and new democratic governments would replace them
yet the transition from the old authoritarian rule to a new democratic order has not
been smooth.
The Moroccan economy improved in 2013, with overall growth of 4.7% supported by
good agricultural results. Indeed, agricultural value added increased by 21%,
compared to a fall of 2.5% in non-agricultural activities. Morocco’s oil industry is an
crucial sub-sector in the economy. It has two oil refineries at Sidi Kacem & at
Mohammedia. Morocco has an active chemical industry. The tourism industry is
growing and brings in a large portion of the country’s foreign exchange earnings.

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GDP in 2013 was 8.6%. This is forecast to rise by 8.1% in 2014. The agriculture,
fishing & forestry sector employ over a 3rd of the working population & arable land
is used for commercial farming. Growth has been volatile as a result of recurrent
drought condition & unemployment remains high. The construction industry is one
of the most important industries for the Moroccan economy, accounting for 14.8%
of GDP in 2012. Growth in the residential construction market will be supported by
number of affordable housing projects. The textile industry is the smallest compared
to leather as contribution 15% to the national GDP. Today’s textile mills are mostly
state-owned and provide input for products destined for the domestic market.
Leather sector is one of the traditional sectors in the Moroccan economy. Most of
the leather industry still operates in small workshops. However, with an increasing
international focus companies are transforming to accommodate complexities of
international buyers. This transition is supported by the State and the Moroccan
Federation of Leather Industries (FEDIC). Morocco entered the 21st century in
economic decline. Some progress has been achieved as the government has
curtailed spending, increased privatization, reduced trade barriers, and stopped
direct credit and foreign exchange allocation. Morocco trade position should
improve as its major trade partners in Europe experience growth & the economic
recovery in Asia. The pace of morocco’s economic reform program, however, has
been rather slow.
Morocco has the second-largest non-oil GDP in the Arab world. The US-Morocco
Free Trade Agreement came into force on January 1, 2006. The agreement with
Turkey for free exchange. Morocco is currently our 69th largest goods trading
partner with $3.3 billion in total goods trade during 2013. Goods exports totalled
$2.3 billion. Totalled goods imports $977 million. In recent years, Morocco has
reduced its dependence on phosphate exports, emerging as an exporter of
manufactured and agricultural products, and as a growing tourism destination.
Morocco was the United States' 80th largest supplier of goods imports in 2013. The
five largest import categories in 2013 were: Fertilizers ($255 million), Salt, Sulfur,
Earth and Stone ($232 million), Electrical Machinery ($114 million), Woven Apparel

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($90 million), and Prepared Meat, Fish, Etc ($43 million). The top export categories
(2-digit HS) in 2013 were: Mineral Fuel ($1.1 billion), Aircraft ($225 million), Food
Waste (soybean residues) ($165 million), Machinery ($147 million), and Dairy, Eggs,
Honey, ETC. ($119 million). Import of goods was going up 37.13% during the year
2009 to 2013. export of goods was 21822 million USD in 2013 that was increased by
1.89% from 2012 and up 55.27% from 2009. Import of services was decreased by -
1% from 2012 and up 22.75% from 2009. Export of services was increased by 100
million USD and also up 10.67% from 2009. Total export of commodity’s growth was
falling down during the year 2010-2011 to 2013-2014. Total export to country’s
growth was also falling down. But share of commodity was increasing 5.2% compare
to previous year 2012-2013, that was 4.81% of share of commodity. Total import of
commodity’s growth was falling down during the year 2010-2011 to 2013-2014, that
was 23.27% to -2.24. Total import to country’s growth rate was also falling down,
that was -32.84% in 2013-2014.
Morocco has overall export is Rs. 21,417(in US $). And import will be 44,790 (in US $). Export
is less and import will more. Trade between India 1,161. There is no direct fight between
India and morocco economy. Over the years, India and morocco have enjoyed cordial and
friendly relation and bilateral trade have witness for an significant growth of the electronic
industry.
The electronic and electrical industry in morocco is mainly concentrated to the electronic
components, electronic distribution equipment, electrical batteries and storage devices,
lamps and electric generators through these modern electronic products, the increases their
production. The export development of the electronic and electricity industry will increases
from 6,764 to 10, 507 (MAD million) in 2003 to 2006.
Morocco has increases their export and import of goods as well as services from 2003 to
2013 i.e. goods exports to Morocco in 2013 were $2.3 billion, up 6.0%.
Morocco mainly focuses the export on the Clothing and textiles, Transistors and Electric
components, Crude minerals and Inorganic chemicals, Petroleum products and Fertilizers,
Vegetables, Fish and the Citrus fruits. Total export of this commodity will be 10,298.51 in
2013-2014 and total export will be 385.61 million. Morocco was the United States' 57th

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largest goods export market in 2013. U.S. goods exports to Morocco in 2013 were $2.3
billion, up 6.0% ($130 million) from 2012, and up 392% from 2003.
Import of morocco is also increases from the next years respectively by 32% in 2013. They
more emphases on the retail distribution channel and production development for the
growth of international trade. The imports item will be considering by morocco is mainly
Textile, Telecommunications equipment, Wheat, Gas and electricity, Transistors and Plastics
and crude petroleum. In 2013, morocco has 80th
largest supplier of goods imported i.e. $977
million.
For countries in the developing world the electronics industry has proven to be an important
sector when trying to diversify their export and to improve their trade performances. This is
an industry that is classified as a dynamic sector due to it showing high annual growth in
export value and significant increase in its share of world trade which makes it a lucrative
industry to be part of. The Moroccan production of electronics and electrical products is
insignificant compared to international levels. Within this industry the most important factor
cost for Morocco is the cost of labour and the level of productivity. Though this cost is lower
than in the north it is higher than its Asian competitors.
Bilateral trade agreement is already there in between India and morocco country. The
relation between India and morocco go back to the 14th
century when the famous travelled
to India. A number of bilateral and international issues of mutual interest were discussed
during the meeting. Total export of both the country will be increased by 50% from 2008-
2013. Export growth rate will be increases maximum level i.e. 27.19 because of commercial
and cultural relation, and from 2012-13 it will be continuously decreased.
India’s total export will be increases from 2008 to 2013 by 61%. The major portion of
bilateral trade is made up of import of phosphates and fertilisers by India and import of
textiles, transport equipment and machinery by Morocco. The trade between both countries
will be grown to $1.712 billion in 2010. In 2005 it will be 50% less than the current position.
Through the trade relation between India and morocco, they started joint-venture in
fertilizer industry i.e. IMACID.
Total trade pickup growth level in 2012 for a number of trade delegation from various
industry and export promotion council of India that have been visiting morocco periodically.
For an increases the trade opportunity between both the country, number of trade practices

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and trade promotion activity are carry out such as expositions, buyer-seller meets, etc. are
organised. Growth rate of electronic and electric industry in the last six years in Gujarat is
86% while, Maharashtra comes second with 24% contribution for the country.
The government of Gujarat will announce the electronic policy for the power and electronic
segment which helps to create an employment opportunity and it also helpful to an
manufacturing and production activity to generate more revenue in the economy of india.
It is an important source for create an value chain from manufacturing industry to other
electronic sectors. The Gujarat government has encourages small & medium enterprises and
large industries for an investing upto RS.100 crores and also to provide subsidy of Rs. 25 lakh
for growth of electronic investment. They works for the promotion of the electronic
industry.
There are many players involved in the electronic industry expansion like, Shree Ram
Electronics, Shah Electronics, etc. Gujarat Electronics & Software Industries Association is
works for the promotion of the software and also provides the solutions of common issues
as well as for networking offices at state level.
Electronics and electrical industry of morocco with analyze the steepled we found
that society of country is eager to adopt the new technology and new improvement
in electrical and electronic industry. As per there major ratio of young generation
moving towards technological environment. society of morocco moving towards
urban lifestyle with using electronic and electrical product consumption as one study
shows they are moving towards using desktop to laptops.
Technology have very strong connection with electrical and electronics. Changes &
innovation impact on this industry. As morocco is becoming dynamic industry of
information technology and communication as per report of October 2009 ministry
of morocco. Trade and ministry of launched new morocco digital strategy in 2013
with budget of 5.2 million dollars. The main objective of this policy to promote and
develop new technologies and by focusing four priority social transformation
through information technology; orientating public services towards users;
computerizing small and medium-sized enterprises; and developing the national IT
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Morocco has mid size economy the country have main relation with European Union
with France .as this country is largest creditor of morocco. Changes of economics
that recession in 2008-2009 in u .k economy the industry of electrical and electronics
have negative impact of it.
Environmental have really come in to focus as it a major problem of all country.
Environmental condition has great impact of electronics and electrical in some way
or some way not. They are mainly focused on four crucial environment acidification;
carbon footprint; total energy consumed; and water eutrophication. So Moroccan
legal system have a Nemours law for e- waste management namely Law 10-95 on
water, Law 13-03 on air pollution, Law 12-03 on environmental impact studies, and
Law 11-03 on the protection of the environment.
Electrical and electronics industry is affected by so many government policies.
Government providing financial support to start business in IT sector .it has
encouraged many entrepreneur in electronics and electrical business to manufacture
and sales in morocco. Government of morocco develop the IT industry with certain
programmed like INJAZ, GENEI, MOUSANADA, INFITAH, Strengthening the business
environment of electrical and electronic industry in Morocco is a policy goal of the
government. One legal issue is disposal of electronic and electrical product.
Government initiates some program about recycling the product. Which product
covered this segment household appliances, telecommunications equipment,
audiovisual and lighting equipment, electrical and electronic tools, medical devices?
There are some ethics established by Moroccan government about electronics and
electrical industry. Retailer is providing way to disposal while selling the electronic
product. Provide all information to consumer about product description to waste
and it should be printed also some store are providing service of talking back goods
for disposal.

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Demographic and cultures aspect include in social environment in India influence the
electronic and electrical industry. Social factor such a health conciseness, consumer
health rates, population rate. Here which product have advance technology despite
of their income they are interested in simplicity product. Home life changes have big
influence in consumer expectation and attitude. Here social factor involves costumer
Income, attitude, and expectation.
Technological aspect is highly aggressive in electronic and electrical industry. As a
new technology and product develop and the market competitor has already made
it. Here innovation is only key to survive in the market. So in electronic industry
company are changing their product constantly as green initiate passed new
technology product must be more efficient in power energy consumption and less
costly. In India context peoples are price sensitive and cost sensitive. So they are
interested to buy product which consume less energy and lower price
Economical environment affect the electronic and electrical industry by past two
decade in television sector but economic is growing rapidly with contribution of IT
sector .as Indian electrical and electronic market jump US$ 32 billion to US$ 150
billion from 2004 to 2010. India have low manufacturing costs, skilled labor, raw
materials, availability of engineering skills and opportunity to meet demand in the
populous Indian market have contributed in electronic and electrical industry. In
global recession 2008-2009 India s electronic and electrical production decrease by
11 % after that this industry have compound annual growth of 8% in period 2010-
2014.
Climate is unpredictable and controllable and this threat for electronic and electrical
industry and also it gives an opportunity for the industry. It is an important factor for
industry as it affects the consumer behaviour and expectations.
Political have direct affect to the electronic and electrical industry by involving new
changes everyday. It is about that minimum wages for labor in electronic and

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electrical industry that changes every year. And also government play major role in
company social responsibility (CSR). Indian budget 2014 declare that custom duty of
LED and LCD decrease below 19 inch that boost for industry and now it is zero .so
they will more cheaper. As mobile phones have 10% custom duty that India have
largest market in telecom so such company like i-phone, nexus will be costly in
market and also government is working on digital India program that will make
effect electronic and electrical industry.
March 2005 after Being a signatory to the Information Technology Agreement (ITA-I)
of the World Trade Organization India promoting reform in internet communication
and entertainment that effect the electronic and electrical industry. There is no
restriction in public sector .private sector are welcomed in all area. In term of
electrical and electronic are freely importable and exportable in some area by
government norms. Like high power microwave tubes, high end super computer and
data processing security equipment.
There Nemours grass group for in resistance to involve in new technology and
development in India.IN 21st century they are welcoming the technology and
innovation in every segment like e.g. .information technology and automotive
market. In ethical environment issue is about how to disposal them.
Morocco country have contribution of 15.1%, 31.7% , 53.2% I economy by sector
agriculture , industry and service respectively as year of 2012 major contribution in
GDP were agriculture ,real estate finance and retail business.
Import export of morocco increasing by year to year after 2009. Import of good and
service was 38183 million USD in 2009 and 51,598 million USD in 2013 .it show the
very significant difference .as well export of good and service was 25,946 million USD
in 2009 and 34,982 million USD 2013. Figure show the different between import and
export that import of morocco is higher than export that opportunity for us.

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Morocco has top five origins for export like France, Spain, Brazil, India, and Italy.
Those products of mainly in exports are like Insulated Wire, Mixed Mineral or
Chemical Fertilizers, Calcium Phosphates, Phosphoric Acid, Non-Knit Women's Suits.
Electronics and electrical product export of morocco it increase in 2011 with double
with growth of 110%. After that its decreases in years with 33 %, 32 %, 2.28 %
respectively in 2012 to 2014. As per share of this commodity also decrease with
share of 14.33 to 5.2 % in year 2014. That shows that weakness in achieving global
electronic and electrical demands to cater.
Morocco country mainly imports the Refined Petroleum, Crude Petroleum,
Petroleum Gas, Cars, and Wheat. And they imported majorly by this country like
Spain, France, China,
United States, Saudi Arabia. Import of this electronics and electrical was highest in
2010 after that import was declining continuously with 24.39 % and 39.34 % and
5.39 % in year 2011, 2012, 2014 respectively As share of electrical and electronics
share highest in total import of morocco in 2010 and decrease till 2013 after that in
2014 share of this commodity was increases to .23 to .32 % in total import.
India has increases their import as well export i.e. 20% for the every year. Growth
rate of trading for import will be positive. Export will be reduces than the import.
Total trade will reduce in 2013-14. Total growth will be increases from 2010 to 2013.
Total import increases at 7.5%. Total share will be decreases from every year.

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Overview of country
The Kingdom of Morocco, also known as the Maghreb or the Arab West, is the most
westerly of the North African countries. The Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines
and rugged mountain interiors speaks the beauty of the country’s geography. It
unconventionally holds a history of independence unlike its neighbours. Moroccan
culture depicts a rich blend of Arab, African, Berber and European influences.
When Sultan Mohammed became king, Morocco was a French outpost from 1912 to
1956. Hassan II, son of Sultan Mohammed succeeded him in 1961, who in his regime
of 38 years played a prominent role for the search of peace in the Middle east. Few
of his initiatives envisages commission for ensuring human rights, suppression of
Domestic opposition and such.
A former capital, Marrakesh is famed for its architecture
Mohammed VI, son of Hassan was a step ahead of him and a cautious moderniser
introducing some social and economic liberalization. Despite various political
instabilities from 1975 till 2011, Morocco balanced itself.

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Table 1: Geographic details of Morocco
Geographic location:
Location:
Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the
Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara
Geographic
coordinates:
32 00 N, 5 00 W
Map references: Africa
Area:
total: 446,550 sq km
land: 446,300 sq km
water: 250 sq km
Area -
comparative:
slightly larger than California
Land boundaries:
total: 2,017.9 km
border countries: Algeria 1,559 km, Western Sahara 443 km,
Spain (Ceuta) 6.3 km, Spain (Melilla) 9.6 km
Coastline: 1,835 km
Maritime claims:
territorial sea: 12 nm
contiguous zone: 24 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of
exploitation
Source: http://www.indexmundi.com/morocco/geography_profile.html
Languages:
The official state language of Morroco is modern standard Arabic and is also the
most commonly spoken. For instance, when pledging to do something, a Moroccan
Muslim says Insha Allah i.e. "if God wills it" or say, before doing something Bismillah
i.e. "In the name of God”. Even Moroccan names also depicts Arabic touch like
common female Arabic names are Fatima, Khadija, Aisha and such, and common
male names are Hasan, Ali and such.

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Currency and exchange rate of Morocco:
Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is the country currency of Morocco. The currency
rankings depicts that the most popular MAD exchange rate is the MAD to EUR rate.
The exchange rates of MAD with major currencies are listed as under:
Table 2: Currency conversions of MAD with major currencies of the
world
Currency EUR USD GBP CAD AED SAR CHF AUD EGP INR
1 MAD
Inverse:
0.09034 0.11495 0.07035 0.12765 0.42218 0.431190.10908 0.13058 0.82216 7.0022
11.0687 8.69962 14.2148 7.83413 2.36865 2.319169.16758 7.65809 1.21630 0.1428
Source: http://www.xe.com/currency/mad-moroccan-dirham
Religion
Islam is the state religion with majority of Moroccans being Muslims. Karaouine
Mosque is the largest mosque in Africa built in AD 862 is located in the Moroccan
city of Fez. Besides, a small number of people of about 70,000 are Christians in
Morocco, mainly Roman Catholics; and a very small minority envisage Jewish of
about 6,000 to 7,000.
The Flag of Morocco:
The Flag of Morocco with a green star on complete red connotes great values and
aspects of motivation. The red background on the Moroccan flag denotes bravery,

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valour, hardiness and strength; while the green coloured, five-pointed star is the
representative of the Seal of Solomon.
Moroccan Anthem
Even before the country gained its independence in 1956, the Cherifian Anthem is
Morocco’s national anthem and continues to be. The music of the anthem is
contributed by Leo Morgan, and the lyrics by Ali Squalli Houssaini in the year 1970.
Current economic scenario
Despite the slowdown in world economic growth, Moroccan economy consolidated
its growth in 2013 with GDP rising to 4.7 percentage compared to 2.7 percentage in
2012. This can be attributed to the vibrant agricultural sector of the country.
However, in the current year, the non-agricultural activities were somewhat less
dynamic compared to 2012. In 2013, the overall exports were down by 4% due to
the decline of almost 28% of exports of phosphates and its derivatives. The only
exports to gain advantage from the recovery of external demand were capital goods,
in specific electrical cables and wires.
Moroccan government continued with a sound macroeconomic and fiscal
management in 2013. A vigilant monetary policy held inflation at 1.9% and the aided
reduction of GDP to 7.2%, which was 10% in 2012. It also helped increase the foreign
exchange reserves by 4.5 months of imports of goods and services. However, the
fiscal deficit reached 5.3% of GDP to which government took corrective measures to
improve revenue collection and lowered public investment for 2014 with an
objective to bring fiscal deficit down to 3% of GDP by 2016. Research states that
reforms of the compensation fund and the application of an indexation system for
petroleum products will be needed to achieve this objective.
However, the overall performance of the Moroccan economy has been encouraging
and advantageous from the perspective of political and social stability.

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The business environment has seen an improvement. Several indicators to this
seems to be the country moving up eight places in the annual World Bank Doing
Business report, climbing from 95th to 87th in one year. Besides, 2013 has witnessed
improvement in tourism revenue (+2%), transfers from Moroccans living abroad and
a significant increase in foreign direct investment (+20%).
Despite the overall economic improvement, Morocco has not been able to solve the
issue of youth employment (15-24 years of age), which has reached to 19.1% in
2013. A positive signal for employment and growth of various businesses is
Moroccan governments’ focus on implementation of reform programme in terms of
subsidies, taxation, retirement, fiscal system and social protection. The main
objective for the same is (i) to improve upon the efficacy of public finances; and (ii)
to support the development of an inclusive growth model supported by the private
sector and that generates jobs for young people.
These reforms are accompanied by investments in targeted sectoral strategies to
accelerate the transformation and diversification of its economy, which in turn will
lead to employment creation.
The National Pact for Industrial Emergence (PNEI, 2009-15) intends to stimulate the
industrial sector and to enhance its competitiveness, and is thus a vital framework
for launching industries. This provides a competitive advantage to Morocco. With
these reforms, Morocco aims to create 2,20,000 new jobs by 2015. The new-fangled
aeronautical and automobile industries embody an important source of economic
growth and innovation for Morocco.
Political stability
Morocco is marked as one of only a handful consistently stable country in the Middle
East and North Africa, under the rule of what many would illustrate as a strong and
widely popular monarchy. In a region that has experienced sustained political
turmoil since protests erupted in Tunisia in December 2010, the US has a continued

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interest in deepening and broadening its existing security partnership with the
country, as a key tool for furthering US foreign-policy interests in and countering
regional security threats emanating from neighbouring states in North Africa and the
nearby Sahel. The visit by US Secretary of State John Kerry to Morocco to meet his
counterpart, Salaheddine Mezouar, and Moroccan King Mohammed VI in April
offered an important opportunity to discuss ways to further advance the historic
strategic partnership between the two countries.
Demographic Profile of Morocco:
Population 32,649,130 (July 2013 est.)
Age structure
0-14 years: 27.1% (male 4,489,297/female 4,353,921)
15-24 years: 18% (male 2,918,765/female 2,951,131)
25-54 years: 41.7% (male 6,590,575/female 7,033,013)
55-64 years: 7% (male 1,135,921/female 1,135,747)
65 years and over: 6.3% (male 919,236/female 1,121,524)
(2013 est.)
Dependency ratios
total dependency ratio: 48.9 %
youth dependency ratio: 41.5 %
elderly dependency ratio: 7.4 %
potential support ratio: 13.5 (2013)
Median age
total: 27.7 years
male: 27.1 years
female: 28.2 years (2013 est.)
Population growth
rate
1.04% (2013 est.)
Birth rate 18.73 births/1,000 population (2013 est.)
Death rate 4.78 deaths/1,000 population (2013 est.)
Net migration rate -3.56 migrant(s)/1,000 populations (2013 est.)
Urbanization Urban population: 57% of total population (2011)

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Rate of urbanization: 1.62% annual rate of change (2010-15
est.)
Major cities -
population
Casablanca 3.245 million; RABAT (capital) 1.77 million; Fes
1.044 million; Marrakech 909,000; Tangier 768,000 (2009)
Sex ratio
At birth: 1.05 male(s)/female
0-14 years: 1.03 male(s)/female
55-64 years: 1 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.82 male(s)/female
Total population: 0.97 male(s)/female (2013 est.)
Mother's mean age
at first birth
25.4 (2004 est.)
Infant mortality rate
Total: 25.49 deaths/1,000 live births
Male: 30.04 deaths/1,000 live births
Female: 20.71 deaths/1,000 live births (2013 est.)
Total fertility rate 2.17 children born/woman (2013 est.)
Contraceptive
prevalence rate
67.4% (2011)
HIV/AIDS - adult
prevalence rate
0.1% (2009 est.)
HIV/AIDS - people
living with HIV/AIDS
26,000 (2009 est.)
HIV/AIDS – deaths 1,200 (2009 est.)
Drinking water
source
Improved:
Urban: 98% of population
Rural: 61% of population
Total: 83% of population
Unimproved:

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Total: 17% of population (2010 est.)
Sanitation facility
access
Improved:
Total: 70% of population
Unimproved:
Total: 30% of population (2010 est.)
Nationality
Noun: Moroccan(s)
Adjective: Moroccan
Ethnic groups Arab-Berber 99%, other 1%
Religions Muslim 99% (official), Christian 1%, Jewish about 6,000
Languages
Arabic (official), Berber languages (Tamazight (official),
Tachelhit, Tarifit), French (often the language of business,
government, and diplomacy)
Literacy
Definition: age 15 and over can read and write
Total population: 67.1%
Male: 76.1%
Female: 57.6% (2011 est.)
School life
expectancy (primary
to tertiary education)
Total: 11 years
Male: 12 years
Female: 11 years (2010)
Child labour -
children ages 5-14
Total number: 500,960
Percentages: 8 % (2007 est.)
Education
expenditures
5.4% of GDP (2009)
Maternal mortality
rate
100 deaths/100,000 live births (2010)
Children under the 3.1% (2011)

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Source:http://www.indexmundi.com/morocco/demographics_profil
e.html
Current news and developments in the country
The economy of Morocco improved in 2013. Despite of fall on 2.5% in non-
agricultural sectors, the credit for this can be given to the overall growth of 4.7
percent supported by good agricultural results, especially in cereal productions.
Further, good rain is the cause benefiting the primary sector. Other agricultural
sectors, livestock farming and offshore fishing also experienced sustained growth,
getting advantage from sectoral public investment programmes, especially the
Morocco Green Plan and the Maritime Halieutis Plan. In all, the agricultural sector’s
value supplemented growth by 21% in 2013, making nearly 15% contributions to
GDP. However, unfavourable weather conditions and low levels of precipitation for
2014 are expected to impact results negatively for the current year.
As discussed above, the manufacturing industries irregular and weak growth in 2013.
The secondary sector contributed less than 15% to the GDP and the growth of only
0.6% was marked compared to 2012. However, certain industries mainly, the
aeronautical and automobile experienced significant increases in exports: more than
14% and 20%, respectively. Results for agri-food and pharmaceutical industries were
also positive, making contribution to exports. But, real estate, construction, leather
age of 5 years
underweight
Health expenditures 6% of GDP (2011)
Physicians density 0.62 physicians/1,000 population (2009)
Hospital bed density 1.1 beds/1,000 population (2009)
Obesity - adult
prevalence rate
16.4% (2008)

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and textiles had negative growth rates owing to strong hit by fall in European
demand. However, forecasts shows recovery in three sectors: i) a recovery in the
extractive industries (5.6% in 2014 compared to 0.4% in 2013); ii) improved growth
across all processing industries (4% in 2014 compared to 1.8% in 2013), in particular
in the textile-clothing sector; and iii) a return to growth in the building and
construction sector (4% in 2014 compared to -1.6% in 2013).
The PNEI reform seems a positive hope for the revival of coutnry’s industrial sector
especially automobile and aeronautical industries. Especially, the automobile sector
has been very vibrant with growing exports, since the inauguration of the Renault
factory in February 2012. In aeronautics, the other Moroccan high performer,
activities are diversified across the whole value chain, covering everything from
production and dedicated services to maintenance and engineering. Morocco’s
aeronautical industry now envisages about 100 companies, including some of the
biggest groups in the world, such as Aerospace, Aircelle, Bombardier, EADS and
Safran. The industry employs more than 100000 highly skilled workers with turnover
of more than 8 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD), and an annual growth rate in
turnover of 25% over the last five years.
Growth in non-manufacturing industries has shown weak results in 2013. Phosphate
production, once a stronghold of Moroccan industry, fell by more than 2%,
shimmering lower external demand. This under-performance is due to the major fall
in sales overseas. Research says that if external demand rises in 2014, a recovery
could be expected.
The tertiary sector sustained to prop up Moroccan growth in 2013, but at a
somewhat slower rate than in 2012, depicting the slowdown in the growth of value
added in the public sector. Overall, telecommunications and commerce was the
centre for growth in the tertiary sector. Consequently, the enlargement of telephony
and Internet networks has been affirmative and telecommunication service coverage
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44.3 million subscribers, while Internet services rose by 34.7% or 5.2 million
subscribers at the end of October 2013. Tourism has also shown signs of tourism
with growth rate of 4.8% in 2013. Overall overnight stays and travel revenue also
rose by 5% and 13%, respectively. In 2014, the tertiary sector is expected to maintain
this trend of growth at an estimated rate of +5.1%, boosted by strengthened
telecommunications, commerce and transport. The tourism sector is also expected
advance slightly.
MAJOR CONTRIBUTING INDUSTRIES IN TERMS OF
VALUE
Phosphate mining and processing industry:
With the three-quarters of the world’s estimated reserves of phosphates, Morocco
was the world’s third ranked producer of phosphates, with only China and Us ahead
of it. It controlled one third of the international trade in phosphates and their
derivatives. These mineral commodities and products were Morocco’s leading
foreign exchange earning sector and accounted for about 35% of foreign trade. As a
result, the mining industry continued to play a key role in the national economy
(Arab-Greek Chamber, 2009). Despite a slow growth of phosphate and derivative
sector in 2013, forecasts shows signs of recovery in 2014.
Morocco produced 17% of the world’s output of phosphate rock, 6% of the world’s
output of barite, 2% of the world’s output of cobalt, 2% of the world’s output of
fluorspar, and 1% of the world’s output of lead (Guberman, 2010; Jasinski, 2010;
Miller, 2010a,b; Shedd, 2010).
This was one of the major reasons of US signing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with
Morocco, and it becoming the first African country to have an FTA with the United
States (U.S. Department of State, 2009). It also had an FTA with European Union;
Turkey, Arab Maghreb Union (made up of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia); and Pan-
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Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia entered into force in 2007. Most of Morocco’s
trade was with the European Union (EU) (International Trade Center, 2009).
Food processing industry:
Morocco’s food processing industry gets the advantage of country’s temperate
climate, good soil and water resources. It is the second largest processing industry in
Morocco after the chemicals and para-chemicals sector. It generates an output of
USD 6.78 billion and an added value of USD 2.07 billion (31% of GDP).
With exports reaching USD 1.14 billion, the industry processes mainly fruit,
vegetables, meat, fish, milk products, oils, cereals, flour, grits, tobacco and
beverages.
The seafood sub-sector also gets the benefit from Morocco’s 3,500 km coastline
which is known for its richness in context of fish. Production capacity that has been
approximated by the FAO is nearly 1.5 million tons annually. Morocco is considered
the largest fish producer in Africa and the Arab world. This sub-sector yields up to
50% of processed food exports and 12% of total Moroccan exports.
Leather industry:
This is one of the traditional sectors in the Moroccan economy. It was one of the
major contributor of the national GDP. Moroccan cities with traditional leather
business and major leather production envisage Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Rabat,
Tetouan, Tangier.
The product portfolio reaches from personal leather goods, to bags and briefcases,
garments, and footwear. Footwear is the largest product category. Subcontracting
plays a vital role in the leather industry. Similar to its textile industry, Moroccan
leather industry has also shown a trend of vertical integration to meet the demand
for integrated global solution. Companies have also developed brands for
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integrated model, high quality brands such as Pierre Cardin and Louis Vuiton have
started producing in Morocco.
This transition from small workshops to making companies satisfying international
buyers is supported by the State and the Moroccan Federation of Leather Industries
(FEDIC). Due to the strategic importance of the leather industry the PNEI plan applies
to this industry as well. Collaboratively these measures are geared towards export
promotion, training of employees, and modernising production processes.
Textile industry:
The textile industry is small compared to leather industry. Supply chain relationships
developed under the OPT agreements as well as limited investment during these
years led to a relatively high import dependence for textiles that act as inputs for the
clothing products. This is also reflected in employment figures, which have been
declining from 80,000 in 1996 to almost half of this in 2007.
Major textile mills are state-owned catering mostly to the domestic market.
However, investment activities by private investors has been picking up in recent
years, partially due to the conclusion of the US-Morocco FTA. This is a concern for
vertically integrated producers targeting on production for the export market. These
investments were supported by government incentives such as financial support
channelled through the Hassan II Fund, or through the provision of state land.
Construction industry:
The construction industry is one of the most important industries for the Moroccan
economy, accounting for 14.8% of GDP in 2012.
In 2013, in a bid to increase the supply of affordable housing and create jobs in the
country, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced its plan to invest
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builder, which will help the company to construct 110,000 affordable housing units
by 2020.
Energy sector:
Energy consumption has risen at an average annual rate of 5.7% from 2002 to 2011.
However, per capita energy consumption, at 0.52 tonnes oil equivalent (Toe) in
2011, is less than one third the world average (1.7% Toe). Morocco’s focus on
energy-intensive sectors (chemicals, construction, etc.), on building infrastructure,
on tourism and industry will increase its long-term energy needs.
Morocco consumed 17,262 kToe of energy in 2011, with petroleum products
accounting for 61.9%. Coal is second (22.5%), followed by electricity trade (7.2%),
natural gas (4.6%) and RES, namely hydropower (3.0%) and wind power (1.0%).
Morocco’s installed electricity generation capacity stood at 6,677 MW in 2012, with
coal-fired generation being the largest segment at 1,785 MW, followed by
hydroelectric at 1,770.
Morocco is the only North African country with no natural oil resources and is the
largest energy importer in the region. In 2011, the country imported 95.6% of its
energy demand, equal to MAD85 billion (about US$10.3 billion), up from MAD19.1
billion (roughly US$2.3 billion) in 2002. Petroleum imports account for 20% of total
imports and 50% of the current trade deficit. The leading supplier of Morocco’s
energy requirements is Saudi Arabia at 48%.
Morocco has had to import increasing amounts of electricity from Spain through two
400kV subsea cables that span the 26-kilometre Strait of Gibraltar. Imports in 2012
were close to 5,000 GWh compared with 1,000 GWh in 2005.
The government of Morocco recently declared its initiation of a $11 billion
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the increasing domestic demand of thermal energy. The project is one step forward
to providing alternative energy sources, protection of the environment, and
increasing competitiveness of the Moroccan economy.
Tourism industry:
The Moroccan government is investing heavily in the development of tourism
industry. Vision 2010 strategy for tourism helped it to grow. A large government
sponsored marketing campaigns to attract tourists positioned Morocco as a cheap
and exotic, yet safe, place for European tourists.
Morocco's relatively large number of tourists has been aided by its location, tourist
attractions, and relatively low price. The direct contribution of Travel & Tourism to
GDP in 2013 was MAD76.1 bn (8.6% of GDP). This is forecast to rise by 8.1% to
MAD82.3bn in 2014. This primarily reflects the economic activity generated by
industries such as hotels, travel agents, airlines and other passenger transportation
services (excluding commuter services). But it also includes, for example, the
activities of the restaurant and leisure industries directly supported by tourists.
The direct contribution of Travel & Tourism to GDP is expected to grow by 5.6% pa to
MAD141.5bn (9.7% of GDP) by 2024.
Table 3: GDP-composition by sector
Agriculture: 15.1%
Industry: 31.7%
Services: 53.2% (2012 est.)
Sector 2008 2012
Agriculture, hunting, forestry, fishing 14.6 14.4
of which fishing 1.2 1.0
Mining 7.3 5.3

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Manufacturing 14.2 15.9
Electricity, gas and water 2.6 2.6
Construction 6.2 6.5
Wholesale and retail trade, hotels and
restaurants
of which hotels and restaurants
14.0 13.0
2.6 2.6
Transport, storage and communication 7.3 6.7
Finance, real estate and business services 14.0 14.1
Public administration, education, health
and social work, community, social and
personal services
8.7 9.7
Other services 11.1 11.8
Gross domestic product at basic prices 100.0 100.0
The manufacturing sector is progressively attracting new investments, encouraged
by the highly qualified workforce, high growth potential, export-oriented approach,
various diversified upstream industries, as well as the presence of major
international players (ABB, ST Microelectronics, Nexans, Ingelec, Thales, Alstom,
etc.). It is expected to grow further due to the expansion of the automobile sector,
the investment incentives offered by the State, the expansion of electronic
component sub-contracting, in which Morocco is becoming a global hub.
IMPORT EXPORT OF MORROCO
Morocco holds the second-largest non-oil GDP in the Arab world. In the past,
Morocco relied heavily on the exports of phosphate and its derivatives, which has
declined over the recent years. The country has now emerged as an exporter of
manufactured and agricultural products and its popularity as a tourism destination is
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Morocco Trade: Overview
In recent years, Morocco’s economy has been growing over 4% annually. This growth
has been helped by the establishment of Free Trade Agreements with the European
Union (Morocco’s largest trading partner) and the USA. Also it has signed trade
agreements with several other partners.
 The Agadir Agreement, which was signed with Egypt, Jordan and Tunisia, within
the framework of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area.
 The US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement came into force on January 1, 2006.
 The agreement with Turkey for free exchange.
Moroccan trade is still dominated by its main import and export partner France,
although France's share in Moroccan trade is declining, in favour of the US, the Gulf
Region and China. If seen as a single entity, the EU, with which Morocco has signed
its free trade agreement, is by far Morocco's largest trading partner.
Morocco has now abridged its dependence on phosphate exports, in recent years
emerging as an exporter of manufactured and agricultural products, and as a
growing tourism destination. However, its competitiveness in basic manufactured
goods, such as textiles, is hampered by low labour productivity and high wages.
Morocco is dependent on imported fuel and its food import requirement can rise
substantially in drought years, as in 2007. Although Morocco runs a structural trade
deficit, this is typically offset by substantial services earnings from tourism and large
remittance inflows from the Diaspora, and the country normally runs a small
current-account surplus.
U.S.-Morocco Trade Facts
Morocco is currently US’s 69th largest goods trading partner with $3.3 billion in total
(two way) goods trade during 2013. Goods exports totalled $2.3 billion; Goods
imports totalled $977 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Morocco was $1.3
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TABLE 3: IMPORT EXPORT OF MORROCO (2009 TO 2013)
Foreign Trade Indicators 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Imports of Goods (million USD) 32,881 35,381 44,295 44,872 45,090
Exports of Goods (million USD) 14,054 17,771 21,519 21,417 21,822
Imports of Services (million USD) 5,302 5,724 6,713 6,578 6,508
Exports of Services (million USD) 11,892 12,138 13,550 13,066 13,160
Source: http://commerce.nic.in/eidb/ecomxcntq.asp
Exports of Morocco
Morocco was the United States' 57th largest goods export market in 2013. U.S.
goods exports to Morocco in 2013 were $2.3 billion, up 6.0% ($130 million) from
2012, and up 392% from 2003. U.S. exports to Morocco are up 379% from 2005 (Pre-
FTA).
The top export categories (2-digit HS) in 2013 were: Mineral Fuel ($1.1 billion),
Aircraft ($225 million), Food Waste (soybean residues) ($165 million), Machinery
($147 million), and Dairy, Eggs, Honey, ETC. ($119 million).
U.S. exports of agricultural products to Morocco totalled $441 million in
2013. Leading categories include: and dairy products ($117 million), soybean meal
($112 million), and cotton ($44 million)
Morocco exports:
 Clothing and textiles
 Transistors and Electric components
 Crude minerals and Inorganic chemicals
 Petroleum products and Fertilizers (including phosphates)
 Citrus fruits, Vegetables, Fish
Morocco’s export partners are; Spain (19.2%), France (17.6%), Brazil (7.1%), US
(4.5%), Belgium (4.5%) and Italy (4.3%).

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Table 4: Top 5 product and destination of Export by Morocco
Top 5 Products
exported by
Morocco
Insulated Wire (9.5%), Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers
(8.3%), Calcium Phosphates (7.4%), Phosphoric Acid (7.1%),
Non-Knit Women's Suits (4.7%)
Top 5 Export
destinations of
Morocco
France (18%), Spain (15%), Brazil (5.8%), India (5.5%), Italy (3.9%)
Source: http://atlas.media.mit.edu/profile/country/mar/
Table 5: 5 Years Export Data of Morocco for Electronics and Electricals
Department of Commerce
Export Import Data Bank
Export :: Commodity x Country – wise
Dated: 23/9/2014
Commodity: 85 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS
THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE
AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS.
Country: MOROCCO
S.No. Year
2009-
2010
2010-
2011
2011-
2012
2012-
2013
2013-
2014
1 Values in US$ Million 21.84 45.66 30.23 20.54 20.07
2 %Growth 109.13 -33.8 -32.07 -2.28
3 Total export of
commodity
7,233.1
9
10,144.
83
11,528.
11
10,862
.71
10,298.
51
4 %Growth 40.25 13.64 -5.77 -5.19
5 %Share of country (1 of
3)
0.3 0.45 0.26 0.19 0.19
6 Total export to country 250.47 318.57 372.1 426.56 385.61
7 %Growth 27.19 16.8 14.63 -9.6

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8 %Share of commodity (1
of 6)
8.72 14.33 8.12 4.81 5.2
Source : http://commerce.nic.in/eidb/ecomxcntq.asp
INTERPRETATION:
As above last half decade data of export of morocco it increase in 2011 with double with
growth of 110%. After that its decreases in years with 33 %, 32 % ,2.28 % respectively in
2012 to 2014. As per share of this commodity also decrease with share of 14.33 to 5.2 % in
year 2014
IMPORTS:
Morocco was the United States' 80th largest supplier of goods imports in 2013.
U.S. goods imports from Morocco totaled $977 million in 2013, a 4.8% increase ($45
million) from 2012, and up 154% from 2003. U.S. imports from Morocco are up 119%
from 2005 (Pre-FTA).
The five largest import categories in 2013 were: Fertilizers ($255 million), Salt, Sulfur,
Earth and Stone ($232 million), Electrical Machinery ($114 million), Woven Apparel
($90 million), and Prepared Meat, Fish, Etc ($43 million).
U.S. imports of agricultural products from Morocco totaled $129 million in 2013.
Leading categories include: processed fruits and vegetables ($43 million) and fresh
fruit ($29 million).
Morocco imports:
 Crude petroleum
 Textile fabric
 Telecommunications equipment
 Wheat
 Gas and electricity
 Transistors and Plastics
Morocco’s import partners are; France (16.1%), Spain (13.5%), Italy (6.5%), China
(6%), Germany (5.6%), Saudi Arabia (5.4%) and Moldova (5%).

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Morocco’s primary trade partner continues to be France. France is also the primary
creditor and foreign investor for Morocco.
Imports to Morocco totaled $31.83 billion in 2010; however fell from $39.35 billion
in 2008
Top 5 Products
imported by Morocco
Refined Petroleum (9.3%), Crude Petroleum (8.5%),
Petroleum Gas (4.9%), Cars (3.7%), and Wheat (2.5%)
Top 5 Import origins of
Morocco
Spain (13%), France (12%), China (7.0%), United States
(6.7%), Saudi Arabia (5.8%)
Source : http://atlas.media.mit.edu/profile/country/ind/
Department of Commerce
Export Import Data Bank
Import :: Commodity x Country - wise
Dated: 23/9/2014
Commodity: 85 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS
THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE
AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS,AND PARTS.
Country: MOROCCO
S.No. Year
2009-
2010
2010-
2011
2011-
2012
2012-
2013
2013-
2014
1 Values in US$ Million 6.37 4.82 4.93 2.99 2.83
2 %Growth -24.39 2.31 -39.34 -5.39
3 Total Import of
commodity
22,074.
22
27,211.
01
32,865.3
3
29,819.
58
29,152.
75
4 %Growth 23.27 20.78 -9.27 -2.24
5 %Share of country (1
of 3)
0.03 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01
6 Total Import to
country
861.51 839.64 1,658.45 1,309.0
3
879.18

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7 %Growth -2.54 97.52 -21.07 -32.84
8 %Share of commodity
(1 of 6)
0.74 0.57 0.3 0.23 0.32
Source : http://commerce.nic.in/eidb/ecomxcntq.asp
INTERPRETATION:
Import of this electronics and electrical was highest in 2010 after that import was
declining continuously with 24.39 % and 39.34 % and 5.39 % in year 2011, 2012,
2014 respectively
As share of electrical and electronics share highest in total import of morocco in
2010 and decrease till 2013 after that in 2014 share of this commodity was increases
to .23 to .32 % in total import.
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY IN MOROCCO
Consumer electronics records positive growth in 2012
2012 was a particularly good year for consumer electronics in Morocco. Volume and
value growth were positive as the industry’s leading players dropped their prices in
order to remain competitive due to the price sensitivity of the majority of Moroccan
consumers. At the same time, there was increasing demand for new technologies
and more powerful and faster consumer electronics devices. In addition, many local
consumer electronics brands are recording stronger growth in their volume shares as
they are more suited to the consumption habits of Moroccan consumers as well as
meeting their desire for low unit prices. The consumer electronics category with the
highest number of local brands present remains computers and peripherals.
The Moroccan government moves towards its IT vision through Digital
Morocco
In order to position Morocco as a dynamic emerging country for information
technology and communications, in October 2009 the Ministry of Industry, Trade
and New Technologies launched the Digital Morocco 2013 strategy. Initially
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to promote and develop new information technologies by focusing on four strategic
priorities: social transformation through information technology; orientating public
services towards users; computerising small and medium-sized enterprises; and
developing the national IT industry. In addition, the government is providing financial
support to businesses and start-ups in the IT sector as technology start-ups generally
have difficulty obtaining financing from Moroccan banks, the majority of which focus
mainly on supporting larger companies and conventional business. This has
encouraged many entrepreneurs to begin manufacturing consumer electronics
products for sale in Morocco and begin expanding into France, Senegal, Gabon and
Nigeria. The two most successful local players in this respect are Data Plus with its
RMC tablets and DBM with its Accent tablets and laptops.
The shift from desktops, notebooks and feature phones towards
tablets, laptops and smart phones led by government
Consumer electronics in morocco is rapidly becoming an industry marked by regular
technological improvements. This is possible thanks to various government actions.
The most important of these is INJAZ, a programme which aims to equip each
student with a computer internet connection. Telecommunications companies play
an important role in the development of this programme. The second government
programme is GENIE, which targets all public institutions and aims to upgrade all IT
infrastructures with better and faster performing computers, printers and
peripherals. Then there are the MOUSANADA and INFITAH programmes, which
target small and medium-sized enterprises with annual revenues not exceeding
US$300 000, providing them with financial support up to 60% of the cost of
refurbishing their offices with newer computers, televisions, telecommunications
equipment and In-car navigation devices for business purposes. Computers recorded
strong growth in Morocco during 2012 as the influence of government and banks
helped students gain access to personal computers at low prices. Moreover, many
Moroccan companies switched from desktops to the use of laptops in order to
provide greater flexibility to their employees, many of whom became more mobile
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Branded retail outlets gaining ground over informal retail distribution
channels
During 2012, the majority of international companies operating in consumer
electronics in Morocco saw their volume shares falling. Many new local and
international brands which offer products at more competitive prices than the
industry leaders began attracting the interest of Morocco’s price-sensitive
consumers. The strongest brands in this respect were Haier and Edison in televisions,
RMC in tablets and Accent in laptops. Sales of consumer electronics through informal
retail channels continue to decline, to the benefit of well-established branded retail
outlets. The reason for this is that Moroccans are now looking more for consumer
electronics products which offer warranties as they feel that they cannot risk
purchasing consumer electronics through informal channels with no recourse to the
seller in the case that the device turns out to be defective.
Consumer electronics is set to record moderate growth over the
forecast period
Over the forecast period, consumer electronics in Morocco is expected to record
slow but steady growth. Tablets and other portable computers is expected to record
by far the most dynamic volume and constant value growth of any consumer
electronics category over the forecast period. As consumption of netbooks and
desktops is declining, tablets is gaining share in computers. Tablets and other
portable computers is set to increase in volume at a CAGR of 25% over the forecast
period, while constant value sales are set to increase at a CAGR of 13%.
The Moroccan production of electronics and electrical products is
insignificant compared to international levels.
The developing world’s trade in these products is dominated by East and Southeast
Asia but Morocco and a few other countries in the Middle East and North African
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are a few product groups where the MENA region has a small but increasing share of
world’s exports. In 2003 the region had a 2,72% share of world exports in electrical
distribution equipments. This is of interest since Morocco has recently emerged as a
regional leader within production of electrical components. This would imply that a
large part of the MENA share stems from Morocco.
The electrical and electronics industry in Morocco is mainly concentrated to the
following six sub-sectors: wiring and cables, electronic components, electrical
distribution equipment, electrical batteries and storage devices, electric devices and
lamps and electric transformers and generators. While the production is small
compared to Morocco’s traditional products, it is increasing.
TABLE 4 : BILATERAL TRADE OPPORTUNITIES WITH INDIA
Morocco India bilateral trade
S.No. Year 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
1. EXPORT 242.85 250.47 318.57 372.10 426.38
2. %Growth 3.14 27.19 16.80 14.59
3. India's Total Export 185,295.36 178,751.43 251,136.19 305,963.92 300,274.12
4. %Growth -3.53 40.49 21.83 -1.86
5. %Share 0.13 0.14 0.13 0.12 0.14
6. IMPORT 948.15 861.51 839.64 1,635.33 1,300.35
7. %Growth -9.14 -2.54 94.77 -20.48
8. India's Total Import 303,696.31 288,372.88 369,769.13 489,319.49 491,945.05
9. %Growth -5.05 28.23 32.33 0.54
10. %Share 0.31 0.30 0.23 0.33 0.26
11. TOTAL TRADE 1,191.00 1,111.98 1,158.21 2,007.44 1,726.72
12. %Growth -6.63 4.16 73.32 -13.98

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13. India's Total Trade 488,991.67 467,124.31 620,905.32 795,283.41 792,219.17
14. %Growth -4.47 32.92 28.08 -0.39
15. %Share 0.24 0.24 0.19 0.25 0.22
16. TRADE BALANCE
17. India's Trade Balance -118,400.95 -109,621.45 -118,632.94 -183,355.57 -191,670.93
Source : www.indiaembassyrabat.com
INTERPRETATION:
India has increases their import as well export i.e. 20% for the every year. Growth
rate of trading for import will be positive. Export will be reduces than the import.
Total trade will reduce in 2013-14. Total growth will be increases from 2010 to 2013.
Total import increases at 7.5%. total share will be decreases from every year.
Morocco–India relations refer to the bilateral ties between Morocco and India.
Morocco has an embassy in New Delhi. It also has an Honorary Consul based in
Mumbai. India operates an embassy in Rabat. Both nations are part of the Non-
Aligned Movement.
In the United Nations, India supported the decolonization of Morocco and the
Moroccan freedom movement. India recognised Morocco on June 20, 1956 and
established relations in 1957. India and Morocco have enjoyed cordial and friendly
relations and over the years bilateral relations have witnessed significant depth and
growth.
For long, India has been one of the major markets for Moroccan phosphate and its
derivatives. Other main items of export to India are metallic ores and metal scrap,
semi-finished products and inorganic chemicals. The main items of India's exports to
Morocco are cotton yarn, synthetic fiber, transport equipment, pharmaceuticals,
agricultural implements, chemicals, spices and manufactured metals. Bilateral trade
has been growing in the past 10 years and reached US $ 1.2 in 2011.
An Indian joint venture in Morocco, IMACID, which was set up in 1999 to produce
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initial JV partners were M/s.Chambal Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. of the Birla Group
from India, and Office Cherifien des Phosphates (OCP) on the Moroccan side. In
2005, Tata Chemicals Limited joined IMACID project as third and equal partner. This
JV project produces about 430,000 MT per annum of phosphoric acid, nearly all of
which is imported by India. The Moroccan phosphate organization, OCP, has
invested in Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. in India.
The bilateral trade has grown to $1.712 billion in 2010 from $573.87 million in 2005
with balance of trade in favour of Morocco ($611 million). The major portion of
bilateral trade is made up of import of phosphates and fertilisers by India and import
of textiles, transport equipment and machinery by Morocco.
Trade opportunity for morocco to trade in India
Inorganic chemicals, fertilizers (including phosphates), petroleum products, citrus
fruits, vegetables, fish, phosphate, fertilizers (including phosphates), This is the top
item that morocco exports and India imports so there is biggest trade opportunity
for morocco to export those items to India. As well as opportunity for India for
import those items at lowest cost from morocco.
Opportunity for India to trade in morocco
Morocco’s major imports are crude petroleum, textile fabric, telecommunications
equipment, wheat, gas and electricity, transistors, plastics, motor vehicles, aircraft,
manufacturing equipment and computer and software and hardware computer
system.
So there is a biggest opportunity for India to trade textile fabric, telecommunications
equipment, wheat, gas and electricity, transistors, plastics, motor vehicles, aircraft,
manufacturing equipment and computer and software and hardware computer
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BILATERAL TRADE BETWEEN MOROCCO AND INDIA WITH REGARDING
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT
MOROCCO IMPORT FROM INDIA
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY (2012 DATA)
TABLE 5 : MOROCCO IMPORT FROM INDIA IN ELECTRICAL SECTOR
Commodity Trade Value
ELEC MCH APPAR,PARTS,NES [SITC Rev.3 code 77] $16,598,119
ELECT POWER MACHNY.PARTS [SITC Rev.3 code 771] $450,540
Transformers, electrical [SITC Rev.3 code 7711] $135,286
Liquid dielectric transformers [SITC Rev.3 code 77111] $4,051
Other electrical transformers [SITC Rev.3 code 77119] $131,235
Oth.elec power mach,part [SITC Rev.3 code 7712] $315,254
Static converters (e.g., rectifiers) [SITC Rev.3 code 77121] $163,914
Ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes [SITC Rev.3 code 77123] $3,432
Other inductors [SITC Rev.3 code 77125] $34,757
Parts of the electric power machinery of group 771 [SITC Rev.3 code 77129] $113,150
ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC Rev.3 code 772] $1,960,546
Electric resistors,parts [SITC Rev.3 code 7723] $4,117
Fixed carbon resistors, composition- or film-type [SITC Rev.3 code 77231] $118
Other fixed resistors [SITC Rev.3 code 77232] $21
Wire-wound variable resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers) [SITC
Rev.3 code 77233]
$1,216
Other variable resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers) [SITC Rev.3 code
77235]
$2,763
Switch.apparatus,1000v+ [SITC Rev.3 code 7724] $1,351,169
Fuses for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77241] $478

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Automatic circuit-breakers for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V but less than [SITC
Rev.3 code 77242]
$464,310
Other automatic circuit-breakers [SITC Rev.3 code 77243] $821,766
Isolating switches and make-and-break switches [SITC Rev.3 code 77244] $64,614
Switch.apparatus,<1000v [SITC Rev.3 code 7725] $529,013
Fuses for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77251] $20,554
Automatic circuit-breakers for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code
77252]
$13,872
Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exc [SITC Rev.3
code 77253]
$236,604
Relays for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77254] $3,369
Other switches for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77255] $59,058
Plugs and sockets [SITC Rev.3 code 77258] $9,978
Other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuit [SITC Rev.3
code 77259]
$185,579
Elec.control panels etc. [SITC Rev.3 code 7726] $5,681
Boards, panels (including numerical control panels), consoles, desks, cab [SITC
Rev.3 code 77261]
$5,681
Parts,electrc.panels etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7728] $70,566
Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods o [SITC
Rev.3 code 77281]
$2,296
Other parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus fal [SITC Rev.3
code 77282]
$68,270
ELECTR DISTRIBT.EQPT NES [SITC Rev.3 code 773] $1,215,225
Insultd wire,etc.condctr [SITC Rev.3 code 7731] $1,143,729
Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, ai [SITC Rev.3
code 77313]
$27,485
Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 V [SITC Rev.3 code $25,555

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77314]
Other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 V but not exceeding [SITC
Rev.3 code 77315]
$1,577
Other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77317] $988,791
Optical fibre cables [SITC Rev.3 code 77318] $100,321
Electrc.insulating equip [SITC Rev.3 code 7732] $71,496
Electrical insulators of materials other than glass or ceramics [SITC Rev.3 code
77324]
$14,059
Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, bei [SITC Rev.3
code 77326]
$2,180
code 77328]
$1,917
code 77329]
$53,341
ELECTRO-MEDCL,XRAY EQUIP [SITC Rev.3 code 774] $334,426
Electro-medical equipmnt [SITC Rev.3 code 7741] $103,681
Other electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exp [SITC
Rev.3 code 77412]
$30,668
Ultraviolet or infrared ray apparatus [SITC Rev.3 code 77413] $73,012
X-ray apparatus etc.part [SITC Rev.3 code 7742] $230,745
Apparatus based on the use of X-rays, whether or not for medical, surgica [SITC
Rev.3 code 77421]
$42,682
X-ray tubes [SITC Rev.3 code 77423] $186,239
Other apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, whet [SITC
Rev.3 code 77429]
$1,824
DOM.ELEC,NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC Rev.3 code 775] $10,161,728
Household laundry equipt [SITC Rev.3 code 7751] $392,404
Household- or laundry-type washing machines (including machines which bot $392,404

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[SITC Rev.3 code 77511]
Dom.refrigeratrs,freezrs [SITC Rev.3 code 7752] $9,755,510
Refrigerators, household-type (electric or other), whether or not contain [SITC
Rev.3 code 77521]
$9,755,510
Electro-thermic appl nes [SITC Rev.3 code 7758] $13,814
Electric smoothing-irons [SITC Rev.3 code 77584] $705
Electrothermic domestic appliances, n.e.s. [SITC Rev.3 code 77587] $8,938
Electric heating resistors (other than of carbon) [SITC Rev.3 code 77588] $4,171
TRANSISTORS,VALVES,ETC. [SITC Rev.3 code 776] $571,118
Diodes,transistors etc. [SITC Rev.3 code 7763] $40,563
Diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes [SITC Rev.3 code 77631] $2,220
Transistors (excluding photosensitive transistors) with a dissipation rat [SITC Rev.3
code 77632]
$260
Transistors (excluding photosensitive transistors) with a dissipation rat
$36,340
Thyristors, diacs and triacs (excluding photosensitive devices) [SITC Rev.3 code
77635]
$927
Photosensitive semiconductor devices; light-emitting diodes [SITC Rev.3 code
77637]
$817
Electronic microcircuits [SITC Rev.3 code 7764] $530,555
Digital monolithic integrated units [SITC Rev.3 code 77641] $511,773
Hybrid integrated circuits [SITC Rev.3 code 77645] $1,088
Other electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies [SITC Rev.3 code 77649] $17,694
ELECTRIC.MACH.APPART.NES [SITC Rev.3 code 778] $1,904,537
Batteries,accumulators [SITC Rev.3 code 7781] $39,172
Primary cells and primary batteries [SITC Rev.3 code 77811] $876
Electric accumulators (storage batteries) [SITC Rev.3 code 77812] $37,572
Parts of electric accumulators [SITC Rev.3 code 77819] $725

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Electric lamps,bulbs etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7782] $454,242
Filament lamps (other than flash bulbs, infrared and ultraviolet lamps an [SITC
Rev.3 code 77821]
$67,539
Discharge lamps (other than ultraviolet lamps) [SITC Rev.3 code 77822] $381,931
Sealed-beam lamp units [SITC Rev.3 code 77823] $3,910
Ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps [SITC Rev.3 code 77824] $777
Parts of the lamps of subgroup 778.2 [SITC Rev.3 code 77829] $86
Automotive electrc.equip [SITC Rev.3 code 7783] $850,424
Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-igniti [SITC Rev.3
code 77831]
$396,353
Parts of the equipment of heading 778.31 [SITC Rev.3 code 77833] $27,759
Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of subgro [SITC Rev.3
code 77834]
$382,716
Electrical capacitors [SITC Rev.3 code 7786] $22,063
Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a react [SITC Rev.3
code 77861]
$19,552
Aluminium electrolytic fixed capacitors [SITC Rev.3 code 77863] $2,394
Other fixed capacitors [SITC Rev.3 code 77867] $117
Elec mch wth indiv funct [SITC Rev.3 code 7787] $57,044
Other electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, n.e [SITC
Rev.3 code 77878]
$46,231
Parts of the electrical machines and apparatus of subgroup 778.7 [SITC Rev.3 code
77879]
$10,812
Elect machnery,equip,nes [SITC Rev.3 code 7788] $481,591
Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become
permane [SITC Rev.3 code 77881]
$8,752
Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (e.g., bells, sirens, indic [SITC Rev.3 $15,718

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INTERPRETATION:
In 2012 in electrical industry total value of $16,598,119 imported by morocco from
India in ELEC MCH APPAR,PARTS,NES [SITC Rev.3 code 77]. In
ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC Rev.3 code 772] total import of morocco from
India is $1,960,546 . in the segment. In ELECTR DISTRIBT.EQPT NES [SITC Rev.3 code
773] total import was $1,215,225 in value. In ELECTRO-MEDCL,XRAY EQUIP [SITC
Rev.3 code 774] segment total value was imported by morocco was $334,426. In
DOM.ELEC,NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC Rev.3 code 775] total value of $10,161,728 was
exported by india to morocco. In TRANSISTORS,VALVES,ETC. [SITC Rev.3 code 776]
total value of $571,118 was imported by morocco from india. In
ELECTRIC.MACH.APPART.NES [SITC Rev.3 code 778] total value of $1,904,537 was
imported.
From the data it is found that in segment of In ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC
Rev.3 code 772] was $1,960,546 , which is higher as compared to other segments. So
continuous efforts should be made to maintain and enhance these exports.
Morocco import from India in electronics sector
TELECOMM.SOUND EQUIP ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 76] $23,588,366
TELEVISION RECEIVERS ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 761] $6,060
Television receivers, colour (including video monitors and video projecto
$6,060
RADIO-BROADCAST RECEIVER [SITC Rev.3 code 762] $3,225
Portable radio receivers [SITC Rev.3 code 7622] $3,225
code 77884]
Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other [SITC
Rev.3 code 77886]
$457,121

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Radio-broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external source
$2,439
Radio-broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external source
$785
SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code 763] $159
Sound,video recordng etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7638] $159
Other sound-reproducing apparatus [SITC Rev.3 code 76383] $159
TELECOMM.EQUIP.PARTS NES [SITC Rev.3 code 764] $23,578,923
Line telephone etc.equip [SITC Rev.3 code 7641] $38,104
Telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus [SITC Rev.3 code 76415] $38,104
Microph.loudspkrs.amplif [SITC Rev.3 code 7642] $453,050
Microphones and stands therefor [SITC Rev.3 code 76421] $38,646
Loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures [SITC Rev.3 code 76422] $8,559
Loudspeakers, not mounted in their enclosures [SITC Rev.3 code 76423] $145,607
Headphones, earphones and combined microphone/speaker sets
$23,467
Audio-frequency electric amplifiers [SITC Rev.3 code 76425] $35,671
Electric sound amplifier sets [SITC Rev.3 code 76426] $201,100
TV,radio transmittrs etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7643] $23,064,305
Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus [SITC Rev.3 code
76432]
$23,064,305
Parts,telecommun. equipt [SITC Rev.3 code 7649] $23,464
Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the app
$1,312
Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with apparat
$10,969
$11,173

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$10
INTERPRETATION:
TELECOMM.SOUND EQUIP ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 76] $23,588,366
TELEVISION RECEIVERS ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 761] $6,060
SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code
763]
$159
TELECOMM.EQUIP.PARTS NES [SITC Rev.3 code 764] $23,578,923
In telecommunication and sound equipment morocco import total value of
$23,588,366 from india. In TELEVISION RECEIVERS ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 761]
segment india export total value of $6,060 equipments to morocco. In SOUND
RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code 763] segment total value of $159 was
imported by morocco from india. In TELECOMM.EQUIP.PARTS NES [SITC Rev.3 code
764] segment total value of $23,578,923 equipments was imported by morocco from
India.
From the data it is found that in telecommunication parts and equipments trade
value was higher as compared to other segments the value was $23,578,923. In
SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH sector only $159 trade was made by both
countries. So india should try to focus on that segments and can try to increase trade
in those segments with morocco.

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INDIA IMPORT FROM MOROCCO
TABLE 6 : INDIA IMPORT FROM MOROCCO
Electrical components imported by India from morocco
ELECT POWER MACHNY.PARTS [SITC Rev.3 code 771] $2,456
Transformers, electrical [SITC Rev.3 code 7711] $365
Other electrical transformers [SITC Rev.3 code 77119] $365
Oth.elec power mach,part [SITC Rev.3 code 7712] $2,091
Static converters (e.g., rectifiers) [SITC Rev.3 code 77121] $329
Other inductors [SITC Rev.3 code 77125] $1,762
ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC Rev.3 code 772] $167,626
Electric resistors,parts [SITC Rev.3 code 7723] $17,399
Other fixed resistors [SITC Rev.3 code 77232] $72
Other variable resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers)
$17,327
Switch.apparatus,1000v+ [SITC Rev.3 code 7724] $1,481
Other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuit [SITC
Rev.3 code 77249]
$1,481
Switch.apparatus,<1000v [SITC Rev.3 code 7725] $117,128
Fuses for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77251] $2,245
Automatic circuit-breakers for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V
$47,021
Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exc [SITC
Rev.3 code 77253]
$170
Relays for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77254] $48,180

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Other switches for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77255] $1,307
Other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuit [SITC
Rev.3 code 77259]
$18,204
Elec.control panels etc. [SITC Rev.3 code 7726] $28,579
Boards, panels (including numerical control panels), consoles, desks, cab [SITC
Rev.3 code 77261]
$28,579
Parts,electrc.panels etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7728] $3,038
Other parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus fal [SITC
Rev.3 code 77282]
$3,038
ELECTR DISTRIBT.EQPT NES [SITC Rev.3 code 773] $132,787
Insultd wire,etc.condctr [SITC Rev.3 code 7731] $115,888
Winding wire [SITC Rev.3 code 77311] $47,364
Co-axial cable and other co-axial conductors [SITC Rev.3 code 77312] $43,205
Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, ai [SITC
Rev.3 code 77313]
$62
Electrc.insulating equip [SITC Rev.3 code 7732] $16,899
Electrical insulators of materials other than glass or ceramics
$4,218
Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, bei [SITC
Rev.3 code 77328]
$4,532
Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, bei [SITC
Rev.3 code 77329]
$8,149
X-ray apparatus etc.part [SITC Rev.3 code 7742] $35,055
X-ray tubes [SITC Rev.3 code 77423] $35,055
DOM.ELEC,NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC Rev.3 code 775] $269
Electro-thermic appl nes [SITC Rev.3 code 7758] $269
Parts of the electrothermic appliances of subgroup 775.8 [SITC Rev.3 code $269

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77589]
TRANSISTORS,VALVES,ETC. [SITC Rev.3 code 776] $3,099,928
Diodes,transistors etc. [SITC Rev.3 code 7763] $618,107
Diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes
$243,095
Transistors (excluding photosensitive transistors) with a dissipation rat [SITC
Rev.3 code 77633]
$341,234
Thyristors, diacs and triacs (excluding photosensitive devices) [SITC Rev.3 code
77635]
$29,562
Photosensitive semiconductor devices; light-emitting diodes [SITC Rev.3 code
77637]
$3,096
Other semiconductor devices [SITC Rev.3 code 77639] $1,120
Electronic microcircuits [SITC Rev.3 code 7764] $2,463,906
Elctrn comp pts,crystals [SITC Rev.3 code 7768] $17,916
Parts of the devices of subgroup 776.3 and of the mounted piezoelectric
c [SITC Rev.3 code 77688]
$623
Parts of the articles of subgroup 776.4 [SITC Rev.3 code 77689] $17,292
ELECTRIC.MACH.APPART.NES [SITC Rev.3 code 778] $89,632
Batteries,accumulators [SITC Rev.3 code 7781] $30,795
Primary cells and primary batteries [SITC Rev.3 code 77811] $30,795
Electric lamps,bulbs etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7782] $1,112
Filament lamps (other than flash bulbs, infrared and ultraviolet lamps an [SITC
Rev.3 code 77821]
$149
Discharge lamps (other than ultraviolet lamps) [SITC Rev.3 code 77822] $130
Ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps [SITC Rev.3 code 77824] $833
Electro-mech.hand tools [SITC Rev.3 code 7784] $26,500
Other tools [SITC Rev.3 code 77845] $26,500
Electrical capacitors [SITC Rev.3 code 7786] $11,884

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Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a react [SITC
Rev.3 code 77861]
$3,606
Other fixed capacitors [SITC Rev.3 code 77867] $8,278
Elec mch wth indiv funct [SITC Rev.3 code 7787] $11,548
Other electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, n.e [SITC
Rev.3 code 77878]
$846
Parts of the electrical machines and apparatus of subgroup 778.7
$10,702
Elect machnery,equip,nes [SITC Rev.3 code 7788] $7,794
Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become
permane [SITC Rev.3 code 77881]
$1,496
INTERPRETATION:
ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC Rev.3 code 772] $167,626
ELECTR DISTRIBT.EQPT NES [SITC Rev.3 code 773] $132,787
DOM.ELEC,NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC Rev.3 code 775] $269
TRANSISTORS,VALVES,ETC. [SITC Rev.3 code 776] $3,099,928
ELECTRIC.MACH.APPART.NES [SITC Rev.3 code 778] $89,632
In the segment of electrical total trade value was $3,527,754. In sub segment of
ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC Rev.3 code 772] total trade value of $167,626 was
imported by india from morocco. In ELECTR DISTRIBT.EQPT NES [SITC Rev.3 code
773] having trade value of $132,787 was exported by morocco to india. In the
segment of ELECTRO-MEDCL,XRAY EQUIP [SITC Rev.3 code 774] total imported by

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India from morocco was $35,055. In segment of DOM.ELEC,NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC
Rev.3 code 775] total imported value by India was $269. India imported total value
of $3,099,928 in the segment of TRANSISTORS,VALVES,ETC. [SITC Rev.3 code 776]
and in the segment of ELECTRIC.MACH.APPART.NES [SITC Rev.3 code 778] total trade
was $89,632 between India and morocco.
From the table it is found that segment with higher trade value was TRANSISTORS,
VALVES, ETC having total trade value was $3,099,928. And segment with lower trade
value was DOM.ELEC, NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC Rev.3 code 775] which is $269. So
morocco should focus on that segment to increase trade with India.
Electronics equipments imported by India from morocco
TELECOMM.SOUND EQUIP ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 76] $408,874
SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code 763] $404,867
Sound,video recordng etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7638] $404,867
Video-recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a [SITC
Rev.3 code 76381]
$404,867
TELECOMM.EQUIP.PARTS NES [SITC Rev.3 code 764] $4,006
Microph.loudspkrs.amplif [SITC Rev.3 code 7642] $165
Loudspeakers, not mounted in their enclosures [SITC Rev.3 code 76423] $11
Headphones, earphones and combined microphone/speaker sets [SITC Rev.3
code 76424]
$153
Parts,telecommun. equipt [SITC Rev.3 code 7649] $3,462
Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the app [SITC
Rev.3 code 76493]
$3,462

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INTERPRETATION:
TELECOMM.SOUND EQUIP ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 76] $408,874
SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code 763] $404,867
TELECOMM.EQUIP.PARTS NES [SITC Rev.3 code 764] $4,006
Analysis of table indicates total trade value of $408,874 in electronic segment. In the
segment of SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code 763] having total trade
value of $404,867 in which is imported from morocco. And in the segment of
telecommunication equipment total import by India is $4,006.
By analyzing bilateral trade between India and morocco in electrical and electronic
segment we can say that there is harmonious trade between both of them. But some
corrective yet to be taken to increase trade between both.
TRADE OPPORTUNITY
For India to trade/export to morocco
On the basis of export and import data of both the country. It was found that there
is some equipments which India export and morocco imports but not from India. So
it’s an opportunity for India to export those items to morocco.
The founded opportunities are listed in the table.
Opportunity to export electrical equipments
77245
Name: Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors for a voltage
Description: Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors
77249
Name: Other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuit
Description: Other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for
making connections to or in electrical circuits

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77262
Name: Boards, panels (including numerical control panels), consoles, desks, cab
Description: ....for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V
77311
Name: Winding wire
Description: Winding wire
77312
Name: Co-axial cable and other co-axial conductors
Description: Co-axial cable and other co-axial conductors
77322
Name: Electrical insulators of glass
Description: Electrical insulators of glass
77323
Name: Electrical insulators of ceramics
Description: Electrical insulators of ceramics
77411
Name: Electrocardiographs
Description: Electrocardiographs
77422
Name: Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, whether or
Description: Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, whether or
not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses (including radiography or radiotherapy
apparatus)
77512
Name: Clothes-drying machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg
Description: Clothes-drying machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg
(excluding those of heading 743.55)
77522
Name: Deep-freezes, household-type (electric or other)
Description: Deep-freezes, household-type (electric or other)
7754
Name: Elec.shavers,clipprs,pts
Description: Shavers and hair clippers, with self-contained electric motor, and parts
thereof
77541
Name: Shavers with self-contained electric motor
Description: Shavers
77542
Name: Hair clippers with self-contained electric motor
Description: Hair clippers
77549
Name: Parts for shavers and hair clippers with self-contained electric motor
Description: Parts
7757
Name: Dom.elect-mechanicl appl
Description: Electromechanical domestic appliances with self-contained electric motor;
parts thereof

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77571
Name: Vacuum cleaners and floor-polishers, electromechanical, domestic, with se
Description: Vacuum cleaners and floor-polishers
77572
Name: Food grinders and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors, electromec
Description: Food grinders and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors
77573
Name: Other electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric
Description: Other
77579
Name: Parts of the electromechanical domestic appliances falling within subgrou
Description: Parts
77581
Name: Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters
Description: Electric instantaneous or storage water-heaters and immersion heaters
77582
Name: Electric space-heating apparatus and electric soil-heating apparatus
Description: Electric space-heating apparatus and electric soil-heating apparatus
77583
Name: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus
Description: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus
77585
Name: Electric blankets
Description: Electric blankets
77586
Name: Microwave ovens; other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, gri
Description: Microwave ovens; other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers
and roasters
77589
Name: Parts of the electrothermic appliances of subgroup 775.8
Description: Parts of the electrothermic appliances of subgroup 775.8
7761
Name: TV picture tubes,CRT,etc
Description: Television picture tubes, cathode-ray (including video monitor cathode-ray
tubes)
77611
Name: Television picture tubes, cathode-ray (including video monitor cathode-ra
Description: ....colour
7762
Name: Oth.electronc valv,tubes
Description: Other electronic valves and tubes (including television camera tubes)
77621
Name: Television camera tubes; image converters and intensifiers; other photoca
Description: Television camera tubes; image converters and intensifiers; other
photocathode tubes
77623 Name: Other cathode-ray tubes

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Description: Other cathode-ray tubes
77625
Name: Microwave tubes (excluding grid-controlled tubes)
Description: Microwave tubes (excluding grid-controlled tubes)
77627
Name: Other valves and tubes
Description: Other valves and tubes
77629
Name: Parts of the tubes and valves of subgroups 776.1 and 776.2
Description: Parts of the tubes and valves of subgroups 776.1 and 776.2
77639
Name: Other semiconductor devices
Description: Other semiconductor devices
7768
Name: Elctrn comp pts,crystals
Description: Piezoelectric crystals, mounted; parts, n.e.s., of the electronic components
of group 776
77681
Name: Piezoelectric crystals, mounted
Description: Piezoelectric crystals, mounted
77688
Name: Parts of the devices of subgroup 776.3 and of the mounted piezoelectric c
Description: Parts of the devices of subgroup 776.3 and of the mounted piezoelectric
crystals of item 776.81
77689
Name: Parts of the articles of subgroup 776.4
Description: Parts of the articles of subgroup 776.4
77817
Name: Parts of primary cells and primary batteries
Description: Parts of primary cells and primary batteries
7784
Name: Electro-mech.hand tools
Description: Electromechanical tools for working in the hand, with self-contained electric
motor; parts thereof
77841
Name: Drills of all kinds
Description: Drills of all kinds
77843
Name: Saws
Description: Saws
77845
Name: Other tools
Description: Other tools
77862
Name: Tantalum fixed capacitors
Description: Tantalum fixed capacitors

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Opportunity to export electronic components
7621
Name: Motor veh.radio receiver
Description: Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external
source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles (including apparatus capable of
receiving radio-telephony or radio-telegraphy)
76211
Name: Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external so
Description: ....incorporating sound-recording or reproducing apparatus
76212
Name: Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external so
Description: ....not incorporating sound-recording or reproducing apparatus
7628
Name: Other radio receivers
Description: Other radio-broadcast receivers (including apparatus capable of receiving
radio-telephony or radio-telegraphy)
76281
Name: Other radio-broadcast receivers (including apparatus capable of receiving
Description: ....incorporating sound-recording or reproducing apparatus
76282
Description: ....not incorporating sound-recording or reproducing apparatus but
combined with a clock
76289
Description: ....not incorporating sound-recording or reproducing apparatus nor with a
clock
7633
Name: Turntables,record player
Description: Turntables (record-decks) and record-players, not incorporating a sound-
recording device
77864
Name: Ceramic dielectric fixed capacitors, single layer
Description: Ceramic dielectric fixed capacitors, single layer
77865
Name: Ceramic dielectric fixed capacitors, multilayer
Description: Ceramic dielectric fixed capacitors, multilayer
77866
Name: Paper or plastics dielectric fixed capacitors
Description: Paper or plastics dielectric fixed capacitors

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76331
Name: Record-players, coin- or disc-operated
Description: Record-players, coin- or disc-operated
76335
Name: Turntables (record-decks)
Description: Turntables (record-decks)
76381
Name: Video-recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a
Description: Video-recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a
video tuner
76384
Name: Sound-recording apparatus, whether or not incorporating a sound-reproduci
Description: Sound-recording apparatus, whether or not incorporating a sound-
reproducing device
76411
Name: Telephone sets
Description: Telephone sets
76417
Name: Other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems
Description: Other apparatus for carrier-current line systems
76431
Name: Transmission apparatus
Description: Transmission apparatus
7648
Name: Telecommun.equipment,nes
Description: Telecommunications equipment, n.e.s.
76483
Name: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote contro
Description: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control
apparatus

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CURRENT TRENDS IN GUJARAT
The Gujarat government announced Electronic Policy (2014-2019) envisaging
investment of $6 billion (approx Rs 36,800 crore) for the sector and generation of
employment opportunities for half a million people by 2020.
The government will also to set up 'Gujarat Electronics Mission' under the new
policy. The mission will identify and facilitate formation of Electronics Manufacturing
Clusters (EMCs) and set up offices in different countries to attract investments to
Gujarat from those countries in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing
(ESDM) sector.
In a low key affair state government spokesperson Saurabh Patel on Wednesday
announced the policy which aims to give fillip to indigenous manufacturing of
electronics products and attract investment in the sector. It plans to create a
favourable investor-friendly ecosystem across the entire value chain of electronic
system and manufacturing. Under the new electronic policy, the state government
targets to establish Gujarat as "globally-recognized hub for the ESDM industry.
Further, under the new policy the state government has proposed slew of sops for
the new and existing units including exemption on VAT (value added tax) on
products manufactured and sold in Gujarat for an initial period of five years, interest
subsidy for five years for micro enterprises, small & medium enterprises and large
industries having an actual investment up to Rs 100 crore. Maximum amount of
interest subsidy per annum shall be Rs 25 lakh for MSME sand Rs 50 lakh for large
units.
The government will provide a special incentive package for mega projects, that
employ more than 500 people with fresh investment of over Rs 250 crore, VAT
refund equal to 90 per cent of capital investment. It will also give interest subsidy for
five years at the rate of 7 per cent for micro enterprises, 5 per cent for small &
medium enterprises and 2 per cent for large industries having an actual investment
up to Rs 100 crore. The incentives also include 100 per cent exemption on electricity

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duty for five years, power tariff subsidy of Re 1 for electronics manufacturing units.
The units will also get a employment generation grant with upper limit of Rs 5 lakh
per annum against employer provident fund contribution.
Besides exemption from stamp duty and registration fee in case of lease, sale or
transfer of land for the first time, new units or existing one carrying out expansion
will also get VAT exemption on products manufactured and sold in Gujarat for a
period of five years.
Gujarat Electronics & Software Industries Association
On 14th December, '96 GEIA (Gujarat Electronics Industries Association) was formed
with initial membership of around 40 members. In 1997 GEIA was rechristened as
GESIA (Gujarat Electronics & Software Industries Association) to widen scope to
include software industries. GESIA is a not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-
managed association. After a decade, GESIA has become the only nodal
representative association of ICT Industry in Gujarat having 370+ members from
various parts of Gujarat. GESIA works in partnership with the Government of Gujarat
for the promotion of Software, BPO / KPO, Telecom / ISP and Electronics industry in
the State of Gujarat.
As a State level body, it provides a recognized platform for discussions & solutions of
common issues as well as for networking amongst its members, professionals and
Government officials. Over the years, GESIA has formed various partnerships with
National Level Industry Associations such as MAIT, NASSCOM, etc. to work with
them as their partner in Gujarat.
Electrical Research and Development Association
Mission on Electrical & Electronic Products:
This mission works in two complementary areas namely “Power Electronics
products” and “Electrical products”

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R&D activities of the Power Electronic products group have led to the development
of several power electronics based technologies such as Low Voltage Impulse
Generator, Active Power Filter, Frequency Trend Meter, Recurrent Surge
Oscillograph, Electronic Ballast for TFL & HPSV Lamps, Short Time Overcurrent Test
Setup, Zero Flux Current Transformer, etc.
ERDA is equipped to evaluate various electronic products such as Inverters, UPS,
AC/DC power supplies, AC/ DC drives, SMPS, Electronic energy meter, Electronic
ballast, Electronic filters, etc. Evaluation capability includes a state-of-the-art 10
cubic meter semi anechoic chamber for EMI/EMC evaluation.
The group working on Electrical Products is equipped to undertake research and
development on electrical equipment such as Transformers, Rotating Machines, and
Switchgear. A number of advanced product technologies have resulted from R&D
activities of this mission.
MAJOR PLAYERS OF GUJARAT AND INDIA
Major players in Gujarat
 Power Links, Vapi : Power Links is one of the leading dealers and suppliers of
electrical power products across the country.
 Shree Ram Electronics : Shree Ram Electronics produces electrical and electronics
products.
 Mangalam Industrial Products, Ahmedabad : Mangalam Industrial Products
dealing with Electronic components like Wire Wound Resistors, Electrolytic
capacitors, Thick film Metal Oxide resistors etc
 Shah Electronics, Ahmedabad : Shah Electronics provides CE-certified products and
is an ISO 9000 : 2001 Company.
 Symphony Air Coolers, Ahmedabad : Symphony is a world leader in evaporative air
coolers.

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Major players in India
General Electronic & Electronic Co.
Started Manufacturing in the year 2010 keeping in mind to serve Indian industries to
offer international standard X-ray machines, Industrial X-Ray Machines, NDT X-Ray
unit at Affordable cost. Our NDT test X-Ray unit useful for Insulator. Al. /Fe Casting,
Precision pipe observation, welding, etc.
Products
Supplier and
Manufacturer
Industrial x-ray machines, portable industrial x-ray machines, ndt
x-ray machines, aluminium casting x-ray, x-ray control panel, x-ray
inspection, x-ray machine control panel, portable x ray equipment,
automatic x-ray inspection, x-ray machine spare parts, industrial x-
ray equipment, x ray machine p...
Best Electronics Company – Gujarat
1. DIAMOND Award – eInfochips Ltd.
2. PLATINUM Award – TechSture Technologies
Best Computer Hardware/System Integrator – Gujarat
 Evolutionary Systems Pvt. Ltd.
List of Major Public Sector Companies in Electrical and Electronics
Industry
 Bharath Electronics Limited (BEL), Karnataka
 Bharath Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL), New Delhi
 Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited, Tamil Nadu
 Bihar State Electricity Board, Bihar

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Gujarat export basket
Development of small scale sector is spread across different industrial sectors.
However, the trend when compared with large industries presents a different
picture. Textile including hosiery and garments accounts for the largest number of
SSI units, followed by other sectors. This can be observed from the following chart:
Textiles: Gujarat’s textile sector has been exploring newer subsectors like technical
textile sector. This sector is expected to grow spurred by the huge growth or growing
requirement in automotive applications, medical textiles, geo-textiles, agro-textiles
used for crop protection and protective clothing for fire fighters, bullet-proof jackets
and space suits.Also, with a new textile policy in place, Gujarat is set to see robust
growth in garment exports in the next five years, informed Federation of Indian
Export Organizations (FIEO).
Gems and Jewellery: Gujarat accounts for over 70% of total Gems and Jewellery
exports of India. Almost 80% of cutting and polishing of diamonds is done in Gujarat
and 90% of total diamonds in Gujarat are processed by about 10,000 diamond units
located in and around Surat.

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