Morocco - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves
Statistical profile of Morocco's critical mineral output across 3 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Morocco holds 0 #1 global production ranks and 3 top-three global production ranks.
Morocco Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)
| Mineral & Stage | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025e | Share | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphate rock Mine production | thousand metric tons | 37,400 | 39,000 | 35,300 | 36,000 | 14.4% | #2 |
| Barite Mine production | thousand metric tons | 410 | 1,200 | 930 | 1,000 | 11.5% | #3 |
| Arsenic Production (arsenic trioxide, gross weight) | metric tons | 7,700 | 7,500 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 8.2% | #3 |
Morocco Reported Critical Mineral Reserves (2025)
| Mineral & Reserve Basis | Unit | Reported Reserves | Share of World Reserves | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphate rock Reserves | thousand metric tons | 50,000,000 | 68.5% | #1 |
Frequently Asked Questions - Morocco
Which critical minerals does Morocco lead in global production?
Among the 2026 USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries country tables, Morocco ranks in the global top three for 3 production measures (#1 in 0), including Phosphate rock (mine production, rank #2, 14.4% of world total), Barite (mine production, rank #3, 11.5% of world total), Arsenic (production (arsenic trioxide, gross weight), rank #3, 8.2% of world total).
What critical mineral reserves are reported for Morocco?
Quantified reserve estimates reported for Morocco in the 2026 USGS release include Phosphate rock (50,000,000 thousand metric tons). Reserve definitions and assessment dates vary across reporting jurisdictions.
For which critical minerals is Morocco a major import source to the United States?
In USGS 2021-24 US import-source statistics, Morocco is a reported supplier across 3 tracked import categories, led by Arsenic (Arsenic trioxide: 27%), Barite (All: 19%), Arsenic (All forms of arsenic: 16%).