The current and future situation of the Moroccan automotive industry
Morocco has become a major player in the automotive industry in southern Europe since the Renault plant in Tanger came on stream in 2012. Indeed, the country benefits from production costs that are far below those in Western Europe. Morocco's production volume increased from 50,000 vehicles in 2011 to 100,000 in 2012, 260,000 in 2014, 320,000 in 2016, 390,000 in 2018 and 430,000 in 2019. Since that date, which marked the record in Moroccan automotive production, production volume has leveled off at around 380,000 units per year, although Stellantis will start operations in Kenitra in 2019, an equivalent level to Poland. What is Morocco's future in the automotive industry in 2023-2030?
1. Tanger: This plant has just started production of the Mobilize Duo small urban vehicle in November 2022, replacing the Twizy, which was produced in Spain. It is the first 100% electric vehicle to be produced at this site. The carmaker is talking about 17,000 units produced per year. In 2026, it will be joined by the all-electric Sandero, which will achieve a much higher volume.
2. Kenitra: This plant, which currently produces Peugeot 208 with internal combustion engine and Citroën Ami with electric motor (22,500 units produced since the launch in April 2020), will double its production capacity from 200,000 to 400,000 vehicles per year. Currently, the Kenitra plant produces less than 100,000 vehicles per year, but the carmaker will gradually increase the production volume of the Peugeot 208 with internal combustion engine. This will be at the expense of the Trnava plant in Slovakia, which in return will soon start production of the Citroën C3 Aircross and the new-generation Opel Crossland.
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