Morocco’s automotive industry has cemented its status as the country’s leading export engine, with its share of total national exports rising from 25.1% in 2015 to 34.68% by the end of August 2026.
According to data from the foreign exchange regulator, automotive exports grew 191.3% over the decade, climbing from 54.7 billion dirhams in 2015 to 159.2 billion dirhams in 2025.
In the first eight months of 2026, sector exports reached 116.14 billion dirhams, up 14.5% year-on-year. This performance accounted for 41.5% of the overall increase in Moroccan exports over the past ten years.
Total Moroccan exports more than doubled during the same period, from 218 billion dirhams in 2015 to 470 billion dirhams in 2025.
The automotive sector now outpaces phosphates and derivatives (99.8 billion dirhams in 2025) and agri-food (86.83 billion dirhams).
Morocco has become Africa’s top vehicle producer and exporter surpassing South Africa. With an installed capacity of about one million vehicles and an export rate exceeding 90%, the industry is anchored by Renault plants in Tangier and Casablanca and the Stellantis facility in Kenitra, supported by a dense network of suppliers in wiring, powertrain, and components.
Europe remains the primary market, absorbing around 80% of shipments, with France as the top destination.
Vehicles made in Morocco are sold in more than 70 countries. The Tanger Med port plays a central logistical role, handling hundreds of thousands of vehicles annually.
The sustained growth reflects a long-term industrial strategy focused on integrated ecosystems, export-oriented production, and expanding capabilities in electric vehicles, positioning the automotive sector as a cornerstone of Morocco’s foreign trade.
