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Part of EU leaders are unsure how to address China's dominance, as cheap goods and overcapacity are squeezing European markets.

How could China's industrial overcapacity affect Morocco's economic structure?

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Morocco may become a key hub for Chinese EV manufacturing China is leveraging its industrial overcapacity and seeking to bypass EU trade barriers by heavily investing in Morocco. Over the last four years, these investments have reached a record $6 billion. This capital is fueling the establishment of an entire electric vehicles (EV) manufacturing ecosystem in Morocco, including facilities for battery production and tire manufacturing. Chinese companies like Gotion and BTR are settling in the country, while automotive brake manufacturer APG and Sentury Tire are also planning factories there.

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  • Over the last four years, Chinese investments in Morocco have reached a record $6 billion.euronews.com
  • Chinese battery producer Gotion is settling in Morocco, along with BTR, Tinci and Huayou.euronews.com
  • China is setting up an entire electric vehicles (EV) manufacturing ecosystem in Morocco.euronews.com
  • The free trade agreements with Morocco cover almost all goods.euronews.com

Why it matters

Morocco is positioned as a critical gateway for Chinese goods into the European market, allowing Beijing to circumvent established EU trade barriers. The scale of Chinese investment in Morocco and Turkey accounts for about a quarter of China’s total investment in Europe and the Maghreb, making the country a central piece in China's broader economic strategy to expand its global market share.

This influx of Chinese manufacturing and capital raises questions about Morocco's long-term economic independence and its integration into global supply chains dominated by Chinese industry. The country is balancing the economic benefits of massive foreign direct investment against the competitive pressures posed by Chinese overcapacity entering the EU market.

What we don't know yet

  • How will Morocco manage the increased competition between Chinese and European manufacturers in the EV and automotive sectors?
  • Will the European Commission's negotiations with Beijing lead to changes in the trade landscape that affect Morocco's status?

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The European Commission successfully implements the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)This could restrict the ability of Morocco to serve as a staging ground for Chinese goods, potentially slowing investment.
China increases its investment in Morocco beyond the current trendThe manufacturing ecosystem could expand faster, solidifying Morocco's role as a major production hub.

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