Morocco’s industrial sector showed clear signs of recovery in July 2025, with production and sales improving across nearly all branches, according to the latest business survey conducted by Bank Al-Maghrib.
The central bank’s findings, based on responses from 400 industrial firms, showed a broad-based rebound in activity, with the exception of the textile and leather sector, which continued to face stagnation.
The overall capacity utilization rate rose to 79%, marking a notable increase from the previous month. This improvement was underpinned by a rise in orders, particularly in the agri-food, mechanical, and metallurgical industries.
The agro-food sector emerged as a key driver of growth. Production levels increased, and the capacity utilization rate reached 74%. Sales expanded both domestically and internationally, while order books were reported to be above normal.
In contrast, the textile and leather sector presented a more mixed picture. While some sub-sectors experienced growth, the core textile industry remained sluggish. The sector operated at a relatively high-capacity utilization rate of 81%, but sales stagnated. A decline in orders was observed across most sub-segments, except for footwear.
The chemical and petrochemical industries recorded a modest increase in production, with a capacity utilization rate of 78%.
The mechanical and metallurgical sector stood out as the most dynamic. Production surged, and the capacity utilization rate climbed to 88%, the highest among all sectors surveyed.
