Rabat – Morocco's industrial, mining, and energy sectors experienced significant growth in the second quarter of 2025, according to a recent report by the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
The manufacturing industries production index, excluding oil refining, rose by 7% compared to the same period last year.
HCP attributed this growth to strong performances across several sectors, including the chemical industry (up 9.3%), food products (up 9.0%), tobacco (up 19.1%), automotive manufacturing (up 5.6%), electrical equipment (up 16.3%), metallurgy (up 17.2%), and non-metallic mineral products (up 10.8%).
However, some industries faced declines. The clothing sector dropped by 11.6%, other transport equipment decreased by 14.5%, leather and footwear declined by 9.1%, and rubber and plastic products saw a 3.2% fall.
The mining sector demonstrated robust growth, with its production index increasing by 16.8%. Most of this gain stemmed from other extractive industries, which rose by 17.4%, while metallic mineral production remained stable, edging up by just 0.1%.
The energy sector also saw an increase, with electricity production and distribution rising by 9.4% compared to the second quarter of 2024.
These figures highlight Morocco’s ongoing industrial recovery and expansion, although some traditional sectors continue to face challenges.
The Moroccan government is actively fostering industrial growth through strategic initiatives and investments. In May 2025, the government approved four new industrial zones under the FONZID II program in Oued Zem, Ameur, Taroudant, and Mohammedia. These zones aim to promote sustainable manufacturing by integrating clean energy systems, water efficiency improvements, and circular economy practices, with a total investment exceeding MAD 989 million, including MAD 138 million in government funding.
Additionally, Morocco is positioning itself as a leader in the green energy sector, with the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near Nador to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on coal.