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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The kingdom of Morocco is the North African countries known as the Maghreb - the

"Arab West". Its rich culture is a blend of Arab, Berber, European and African

influences. The capital city is Rabat. The official language is Arabic and various

Berber dialects are spoken. Morocco was a French protectorate from 1912 to 1956,

when Sultan Mohammed became king. Morocco’s long struggle from France ended

in 1956. He was succeeded in 1961 by his son, Hassan II, who ruled for 38 years and

played a prominent role in the search for peace in the Middle East. The official

language is Arabic and various Berber dialects are spoken. When pledging to do

something, a Moroccan Muslim says Insha Allah, or "if God wills it." Before doing

something, a Muslim should say Bismillah, or "In the name of God." The Moroccan

Dirham (MAD) is the currency of Morocco. There is a small but active stock

exchange in Casablanca. The currency code for Dirhams is MAD. The Cherifian

Anthem has been the anthem of the Kingdom of Morocco even before the country

gained its independence in 1956. Its music was written by Léo Morgan, and the final

Arabic lyrics by Ali Squalli Houssaini in 1970. Morocco today remains one of only a

handful of continuously stable countries in the Middle East and North Africa, ruled

by what many would describe as a strong and widely popular monarchy. In after

month of Arab spring, many hoped that authoritarian regimes in the North African

regimes in the North African state of Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Algeria and morocco

would be swept from power and new democratic governments would replace them

yet the transition from the old authoritarian rule to a new democratic order has not

been smooth.

The Moroccan economy improved in 2013, with overall growth of 4.7% supported by

good agricultural results. Indeed, agricultural value added increased by 21%,

compared to a fall of 2.5% in non-agricultural activities. Morocco’s oil industry is an

crucial sub-sector in the economy. It has two oil refineries at Sidi Kacem & at

Mohammedia. Morocco has an active chemical industry. The tourism industry is

growing and brings in a large portion of the country’s foreign exchange earnings.

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GDP in 2013 was 8.6%. This is forecast to rise by 8.1% in 2014. The agriculture,

fishing & forestry sector employ over a 3rd of the working population & arable land

is used for commercial farming. Growth has been volatile as a result of recurrent

drought condition & unemployment remains high. The construction industry is one

of the most important industries for the Moroccan economy, accounting for 14.8%

of GDP in 2012. Growth in the residential construction market will be supported by

number of affordable housing projects. The textile industry is the smallest compared

to leather as contribution 15% to the national GDP. Today’s textile mills are mostly

state-owned and provide input for products destined for the domestic market.

Leather sector is one of the traditional sectors in the Moroccan economy. Most of

the leather industry still operates in small workshops. However, with an increasing

international focus companies are transforming to accommodate complexities of

international buyers. This transition is supported by the State and the Moroccan

Federation of Leather Industries (FEDIC). Morocco entered the 21st century in

economic decline. Some progress has been achieved as the government has

curtailed spending, increased privatization, reduced trade barriers, and stopped

direct credit and foreign exchange allocation. Morocco trade position should

improve as its major trade partners in Europe experience growth & the economic

recovery in Asia. The pace of morocco’s economic reform program, however, has

been rather slow.

Morocco has the second-largest non-oil GDP in the Arab world. The US-Morocco

Free Trade Agreement came into force on January 1, 2006. The agreement with

Turkey for free exchange. Morocco is currently our 69th largest goods trading

partner with $3.3 billion in total goods trade during 2013. Goods exports totalled

$2.3 billion. Totalled goods imports $977 million. In recent years, Morocco has

reduced its dependence on phosphate exports, emerging as an exporter of

manufactured and agricultural products, and as a growing tourism destination.

Morocco was the United States' 80th largest supplier of goods imports in 2013. The

five largest import categories in 2013 were: Fertilizers ($255 million), Salt, Sulfur,

Earth and Stone ($232 million), Electrical Machinery ($114 million), Woven Apparel

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($90 million), and Prepared Meat, Fish, Etc ($43 million). The top export categories

(2-digit HS) in 2013 were: Mineral Fuel ($1.1 billion), Aircraft ($225 million), Food

Waste (soybean residues) ($165 million), Machinery ($147 million), and Dairy, Eggs,

Honey, ETC. ($119 million). Import of goods was going up 37.13% during the year

2009 to 2013. export of goods was 21822 million USD in 2013 that was increased by

1.89% from 2012 and up 55.27% from 2009. Import of services was decreased by -

1% from 2012 and up 22.75% from 2009. Export of services was increased by 100

million USD and also up 10.67% from 2009. Total export of commodity’s growth was

falling down during the year 2010-2011 to 2013-2014. Total export to country’s

growth was also falling down. But share of commodity was increasing 5.2% compare

to previous year 2012-2013, that was 4.81% of share of commodity. Total import of

commodity’s growth was falling down during the year 2010-2011 to 2013-2014, that

was 23.27% to -2.24. Total import to country’s growth rate was also falling down,

that was -32.84% in 2013-2014.

Morocco has overall export is Rs. 21,417(in US $). And import will be 44,790 (in US $). Export

is less and import will more. Trade between India 1,161. There is no direct fight between

India and morocco economy. Over the years, India and morocco have enjoyed cordial and

friendly relation and bilateral trade have witness for an significant growth of the electronic

industry.

The electronic and electrical industry in morocco is mainly concentrated to the electronic

components, electronic distribution equipment, electrical batteries and storage devices,

lamps and electric generators through these modern electronic products, the increases their

production. The export development of the electronic and electricity industry will increases

from 6,764 to 10, 507 (MAD million) in 2003 to 2006.

Morocco has increases their export and import of goods as well as services from 2003 to

2013 i.e. goods exports to Morocco in 2013 were $2.3 billion, up 6.0%.

Morocco mainly focuses the export on the Clothing and textiles, Transistors and Electric

components, Crude minerals and Inorganic chemicals, Petroleum products and Fertilizers,

Vegetables, Fish and the Citrus fruits. Total export of this commodity will be 10,298.51 in

2013-2014 and total export will be 385.61 million. Morocco was the United States' 57th

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largest goods export market in 2013. U.S. goods exports to Morocco in 2013 were $2.3

billion, up 6.0% ($130 million) from 2012, and up 392% from 2003.

Import of morocco is also increases from the next years respectively by 32% in 2013. They

more emphases on the retail distribution channel and production development for the

growth of international trade. The imports item will be considering by morocco is mainly

Textile, Telecommunications equipment, Wheat, Gas and electricity, Transistors and Plastics

and crude petroleum. In 2013, morocco has 80th largest supplier of goods imported i.e. $977

million.

For countries in the developing world the electronics industry has proven to be an important

sector when trying to diversify their export and to improve their trade performances. This is

an industry that is classified as a dynamic sector due to it showing high annual growth in

export value and significant increase in its share of world trade which makes it a lucrative

industry to be part of. The Moroccan production of electronics and electrical products is

insignificant compared to international levels. Within this industry the most important factor

cost for Morocco is the cost of labour and the level of productivity. Though this cost is lower

than in the north it is higher than its Asian competitors.

Bilateral trade agreement is already there in between India and morocco country. The

relation between India and morocco go back to the 14th century when the famous travelled

to India. A number of bilateral and international issues of mutual interest were discussed

during the meeting. Total export of both the country will be increased by 50% from 2008-

2013. Export growth rate will be increases maximum level i.e. 27.19 because of commercial

and cultural relation, and from 2012-13 it will be continuously decreased.

India’s total export will be increases from 2008 to 2013 by 61%. The major portion of

bilateral trade is made up of import of phosphates and fertilisers by India and import of

textiles, transport equipment and machinery by Morocco. The trade between both countries

will be grown to $1.712 billion in 2010. In 2005 it will be 50% less than the current position.

Through the trade relation between India and morocco, they started joint-venture in

fertilizer industry i.e. IMACID.

Total trade pickup growth level in 2012 for a number of trade delegation from various

industry and export promotion council of India that have been visiting morocco periodically.

For an increases the trade opportunity between both the country, number of trade practices

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and trade promotion activity are carry out such as expositions, buyer-seller meets, etc. are

organised. Growth rate of electronic and electric industry in the last six years in Gujarat is

86% while, Maharashtra comes second with 24% contribution for the country.

The government of Gujarat will announce the electronic policy for the power and electronic

segment which helps to create an employment opportunity and it also helpful to an

manufacturing and production activity to generate more revenue in the economy of india.

It is an important source for create an value chain from manufacturing industry to other

electronic sectors. The Gujarat government has encourages small & medium enterprises and

large industries for an investing upto RS.100 crores and also to provide subsidy of Rs. 25 lakh

for growth of electronic investment. They works for the promotion of the electronic

industry.

There are many players involved in the electronic industry expansion like, Shree Ram

Electronics, Shah Electronics, etc. Gujarat Electronics & Software Industries Association is

works for the promotion of the software and also provides the solutions of common issues

as well as for networking offices at state level.

Electronics and electrical industry of morocco with analyze the steepled we found

that society of country is eager to adopt the new technology and new improvement

in electrical and electronic industry. As per there major ratio of young generation

moving towards technological environment. society of morocco moving towards

urban lifestyle with using electronic and electrical product consumption as one study

shows they are moving towards using desktop to laptops.

Technology have very strong connection with electrical and electronics. Changes &

innovation impact on this industry. As morocco is becoming dynamic industry of

information technology and communication as per report of October 2009 ministry

of morocco. Trade and ministry of launched new morocco digital strategy in 2013

with budget of 5.2 million dollars. The main objective of this policy to promote and

develop new technologies and by focusing four priority social transformation

through information technology; orientating public services towards users;

computerizing small and medium-sized enterprises; and developing the national IT

industry.

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Morocco has mid size economy the country have main relation with European Union

with France .as this country is largest creditor of morocco. Changes of economics

that recession in 2008-2009 in u .k economy the industry of electrical and electronics

have negative impact of it.

Environmental have really come in to focus as it a major problem of all country.

Environmental condition has great impact of electronics and electrical in some way

or some way not. They are mainly focused on four crucial environment acidification;

carbon footprint; total energy consumed; and water eutrophication. So Moroccan

legal system have a Nemours law for e- waste management namely Law 10-95 on

water, Law 13-03 on air pollution, Law 12-03 on environmental impact studies, and

Law 11-03 on the protection of the environment.

Electrical and electronics industry is affected by so many government policies.

Government providing financial support to start business in IT sector .it has

encouraged many entrepreneur in electronics and electrical business to manufacture

and sales in morocco. Government of morocco develop the IT industry with certain

programmed like INJAZ, GENEI, MOUSANADA, INFITAH, Strengthening the business

environment of electrical and electronic industry in Morocco is a policy goal of the

government. One legal issue is disposal of electronic and electrical product.

Government initiates some program about recycling the product. Which product

covered this segment household appliances, telecommunications equipment,

audiovisual and lighting equipment, electrical and electronic tools, medical devices?

There are some ethics established by Moroccan government about electronics and

electrical industry. Retailer is providing way to disposal while selling the electronic

product. Provide all information to consumer about product description to waste

and it should be printed also some store are providing service of talking back goods

for disposal.

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Demographic and cultures aspect include in social environment in India influence the

electronic and electrical industry. Social factor such a health conciseness, consumer

health rates, population rate. Here which product have advance technology despite

of their income they are interested in simplicity product. Home life changes have big

influence in consumer expectation and attitude. Here social factor involves costumer

Income, attitude, and expectation.

Technological aspect is highly aggressive in electronic and electrical industry. As a

new technology and product develop and the market competitor has already made

it. Here innovation is only key to survive in the market. So in electronic industry

company are changing their product constantly as green initiate passed new

technology product must be more efficient in power energy consumption and less

costly. In India context peoples are price sensitive and cost sensitive. So they are

interested to buy product which consume less energy and lower price

Economical environment affect the electronic and electrical industry by past two

decade in television sector but economic is growing rapidly with contribution of IT

sector .as Indian electrical and electronic market jump US$ 32 billion to US$ 150

billion from 2004 to 2010. India have low manufacturing costs, skilled labor, raw

materials, availability of engineering skills and opportunity to meet demand in the

populous Indian market have contributed in electronic and electrical industry. In

global recession 2008-2009 India s electronic and electrical production decrease by

11 % after that this industry have compound annual growth of 8% in period 2010-

2014.

Climate is unpredictable and controllable and this threat for electronic and electrical

industry and also it gives an opportunity for the industry. It is an important factor for

industry as it affects the consumer behaviour and expectations.

Political have direct affect to the electronic and electrical industry by involving new

changes everyday. It is about that minimum wages for labor in electronic and

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electrical industry that changes every year. And also government play major role in

company social responsibility (CSR). Indian budget 2014 declare that custom duty of

LED and LCD decrease below 19 inch that boost for industry and now it is zero .so

they will more cheaper. As mobile phones have 10% custom duty that India have

largest market in telecom so such company like i-phone, nexus will be costly in

market and also government is working on digital India program that will make

effect electronic and electrical industry.

March 2005 after Being a signatory to the Information Technology Agreement (ITA-I)

of the World Trade Organization India promoting reform in internet communication

and entertainment that effect the electronic and electrical industry. There is no

restriction in public sector .private sector are welcomed in all area. In term of

electrical and electronic are freely importable and exportable in some area by

government norms. Like high power microwave tubes, high end super computer and

data processing security equipment.

There Nemours grass group for in resistance to involve in new technology and

development in India.IN 21st century they are welcoming the technology and

innovation in every segment like e.g. .information technology and automotive

market. In ethical environment issue is about how to disposal them.

Morocco country have contribution of 15.1%, 31.7% , 53.2% I economy by sector

agriculture , industry and service respectively as year of 2012 major contribution in

GDP were agriculture ,real estate finance and retail business.

Import export of morocco increasing by year to year after 2009. Import of good and

service was 38183 million USD in 2009 and 51,598 million USD in 2013 .it show the

very significant difference .as well export of good and service was 25,946 million USD

in 2009 and 34,982 million USD 2013. Figure show the different between import and

export that import of morocco is higher than export that opportunity for us.

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Morocco has top five origins for export like France, Spain, Brazil, India, and Italy.

Those products of mainly in exports are like Insulated Wire, Mixed Mineral or

Chemical Fertilizers, Calcium Phosphates, Phosphoric Acid, Non-Knit Women's Suits.

Electronics and electrical product export of morocco it increase in 2011 with double

with growth of 110%. After that its decreases in years with 33 %, 32 %, 2.28 %

respectively in 2012 to 2014. As per share of this commodity also decrease with

share of 14.33 to 5.2 % in year 2014. That shows that weakness in achieving global

electronic and electrical demands to cater.

Morocco country mainly imports the Refined Petroleum, Crude Petroleum,

Petroleum Gas, Cars, and Wheat. And they imported majorly by this country like

Spain, France, China,

United States, Saudi Arabia. Import of this electronics and electrical was highest in

2010 after that import was declining continuously with 24.39 % and 39.34 % and

5.39 % in year 2011, 2012, 2014 respectively As share of electrical and electronics

share highest in total import of morocco in 2010 and decrease till 2013 after that in

2014 share of this commodity was increases to .23 to .32 % in total import.

India has increases their import as well export i.e. 20% for the every year. Growth

rate of trading for import will be positive. Export will be reduces than the import.

Total trade will reduce in 2013-14. Total growth will be increases from 2010 to 2013.

Total import increases at 7.5%. Total share will be decreases from every year.

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Overview of country

The Kingdom of Morocco, also known as the Maghreb or the Arab West, is the most

westerly of the North African countries. The Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines

and rugged mountain interiors speaks the beauty of the country’s geography. It

unconventionally holds a history of independence unlike its neighbours. Moroccan

culture depicts a rich blend of Arab, African, Berber and European influences.

When Sultan Mohammed became king, Morocco was a French outpost from 1912 to

1956. Hassan II, son of Sultan Mohammed succeeded him in 1961, who in his regime

of 38 years played a prominent role for the search of peace in the Middle east. Few

of his initiatives envisages commission for ensuring human rights, suppression of

Domestic opposition and such.

A former capital, Marrakesh is famed for its architecture

Mohammed VI, son of Hassan was a step ahead of him and a cautious moderniser

introducing some social and economic liberalization. Despite various political

instabilities from 1975 till 2011, Morocco balanced itself.

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Table 1: Geographic details of Morocco

Geographic location:

Location: Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the

Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara

Geographic

coordinates: 32 00 N, 5 00 W

Map references: Africa

Area:

total: 446,550 sq km

land: 446,300 sq km

water: 250 sq km

Area -

comparative: slightly larger than California

Land boundaries:

total: 2,017.9 km

border countries: Algeria 1,559 km, Western Sahara 443 km,

Spain (Ceuta) 6.3 km, Spain (Melilla) 9.6 km

Coastline: 1,835 km

Maritime claims:

territorial sea: 12 nm

contiguous zone: 24 nm

exclusive economic zone: 200 nm

continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of

exploitation

Source: http://www.indexmundi.com/morocco/geography_profile.html

Languages:

The official state language of Morroco is modern standard Arabic and is also the

most commonly spoken. For instance, when pledging to do something, a Moroccan

Muslim says Insha Allah i.e. "if God wills it" or say, before doing something Bismillah

i.e. "In the name of God”. Even Moroccan names also depicts Arabic touch like

common female Arabic names are Fatima, Khadija, Aisha and such, and common

male names are Hasan, Ali and such.

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Currency and exchange rate of Morocco:

Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is the country currency of Morocco. The currency

rankings depicts that the most popular MAD exchange rate is the MAD to EUR rate.

The exchange rates of MAD with major currencies are listed as under:

Table 2: Currency conversions of MAD with major currencies of the

world

Currency EUR USD GBP CAD AED SAR CHF AUD EGP INR

1 MAD

Inverse:

0.09034 0.11495 0.07035 0.12765 0.42218 0.43119 0.10908 0.13058 0.82216 7.0022

11.0687 8.69962 14.2148 7.83413 2.36865 2.31916 9.16758 7.65809 1.21630 0.1428

Source: http://www.xe.com/currency/mad-moroccan-dirham

Religion

Islam is the state religion with majority of Moroccans being Muslims. Karaouine

Mosque is the largest mosque in Africa built in AD 862 is located in the Moroccan

city of Fez. Besides, a small number of people of about 70,000 are Christians in

Morocco, mainly Roman Catholics; and a very small minority envisage Jewish of

about 6,000 to 7,000.

The Flag of Morocco:

The Flag of Morocco with a green star on complete red connotes great values and

aspects of motivation. The red background on the Moroccan flag denotes bravery,

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valour, hardiness and strength; while the green coloured, five-pointed star is the

representative of the Seal of Solomon.

Moroccan Anthem

Even before the country gained its independence in 1956, the Cherifian Anthem is

Morocco’s national anthem and continues to be. The music of the anthem is

contributed by Leo Morgan, and the lyrics by Ali Squalli Houssaini in the year 1970.

Current economic scenario

Despite the slowdown in world economic growth, Moroccan economy consolidated

its growth in 2013 with GDP rising to 4.7 percentage compared to 2.7 percentage in

2012. This can be attributed to the vibrant agricultural sector of the country.

However, in the current year, the non-agricultural activities were somewhat less

dynamic compared to 2012. In 2013, the overall exports were down by 4% due to

the decline of almost 28% of exports of phosphates and its derivatives. The only

exports to gain advantage from the recovery of external demand were capital goods,

in specific electrical cables and wires.

Moroccan government continued with a sound macroeconomic and fiscal

management in 2013. A vigilant monetary policy held inflation at 1.9% and the aided

reduction of GDP to 7.2%, which was 10% in 2012. It also helped increase the foreign

exchange reserves by 4.5 months of imports of goods and services. However, the

fiscal deficit reached 5.3% of GDP to which government took corrective measures to

improve revenue collection and lowered public investment for 2014 with an

objective to bring fiscal deficit down to 3% of GDP by 2016. Research states that

reforms of the compensation fund and the application of an indexation system for

petroleum products will be needed to achieve this objective.

However, the overall performance of the Moroccan economy has been encouraging

and advantageous from the perspective of political and social stability.

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The business environment has seen an improvement. Several indicators to this

seems to be the country moving up eight places in the annual World Bank Doing

Business report, climbing from 95th to 87th in one year. Besides, 2013 has witnessed

improvement in tourism revenue (+2%), transfers from Moroccans living abroad and

a significant increase in foreign direct investment (+20%).

Despite the overall economic improvement, Morocco has not been able to solve the

issue of youth employment (15-24 years of age), which has reached to 19.1% in

2013. A positive signal for employment and growth of various businesses is

Moroccan governments’ focus on implementation of reform programme in terms of

subsidies, taxation, retirement, fiscal system and social protection. The main

objective for the same is (i) to improve upon the efficacy of public finances; and (ii)

to support the development of an inclusive growth model supported by the private

sector and that generates jobs for young people.

These reforms are accompanied by investments in targeted sectoral strategies to

accelerate the transformation and diversification of its economy, which in turn will

lead to employment creation.

The National Pact for Industrial Emergence (PNEI, 2009-15) intends to stimulate the

industrial sector and to enhance its competitiveness, and is thus a vital framework

for launching industries. This provides a competitive advantage to Morocco. With

these reforms, Morocco aims to create 2,20,000 new jobs by 2015. The new-fangled

aeronautical and automobile industries embody an important source of economic

growth and innovation for Morocco.

Political stability

Morocco is marked as one of only a handful consistently stable country in the Middle

East and North Africa, under the rule of what many would illustrate as a strong and

widely popular monarchy. In a region that has experienced sustained political

turmoil since protests erupted in Tunisia in December 2010, the US has a continued

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interest in deepening and broadening its existing security partnership with the

country, as a key tool for furthering US foreign-policy interests in and countering

regional security threats emanating from neighbouring states in North Africa and the

nearby Sahel. The visit by US Secretary of State John Kerry to Morocco to meet his

counterpart, Salaheddine Mezouar, and Moroccan King Mohammed VI in April

offered an important opportunity to discuss ways to further advance the historic

strategic partnership between the two countries.

Demographic Profile of Morocco:

Population 32,649,130 (July 2013 est.)

Age structure

0-14 years: 27.1% (male 4,489,297/female 4,353,921)

15-24 years: 18% (male 2,918,765/female 2,951,131)

25-54 years: 41.7% (male 6,590,575/female 7,033,013)

55-64 years: 7% (male 1,135,921/female 1,135,747)

65 years and over: 6.3% (male 919,236/female 1,121,524)

(2013 est.)

Dependency ratios

total dependency ratio: 48.9 %

youth dependency ratio: 41.5 %

elderly dependency ratio: 7.4 %

potential support ratio: 13.5 (2013)

Median age

total: 27.7 years

male: 27.1 years

female: 28.2 years (2013 est.)

Population growth

rate 1.04% (2013 est.)

Birth rate 18.73 births/1,000 population (2013 est.)

Death rate 4.78 deaths/1,000 population (2013 est.)

Net migration rate -3.56 migrant(s)/1,000 populations (2013 est.)

Urbanization Urban population: 57% of total population (2011)

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Rate of urbanization: 1.62% annual rate of change (2010-15

est.)

Major cities -

population

Casablanca 3.245 million; RABAT (capital) 1.77 million; Fes

1.044 million; Marrakech 909,000; Tangier 768,000 (2009)

Sex ratio

At birth: 1.05 male(s)/female

0-14 years: 1.03 male(s)/female



55-64 years: 1 male(s)/female

65 years and over: 0.82 male(s)/female

Total population: 0.97 male(s)/female (2013 est.)

Mother's mean age

at first birth 25.4 (2004 est.)

Infant mortality rate

Total: 25.49 deaths/1,000 live births

Male: 30.04 deaths/1,000 live births

Female: 20.71 deaths/1,000 live births (2013 est.)

Total fertility rate 2.17 children born/woman (2013 est.)

Contraceptive

prevalence rate 67.4% (2011)

HIV/AIDS - adult

prevalence rate 0.1% (2009 est.)

HIV/AIDS - people

living with HIV/AIDS 26,000 (2009 est.)

HIV/AIDS – deaths 1,200 (2009 est.)

Drinking water

source

Improved:

Urban: 98% of population

Rural: 61% of population

Total: 83% of population

Unimproved:



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Total: 17% of population (2010 est.)

Sanitation facility

access

Improved:



Total: 70% of population

Unimproved:



Total: 30% of population (2010 est.)

Nationality Noun: Moroccan(s)

Adjective: Moroccan

Ethnic groups Arab-Berber 99%, other 1%

Religions Muslim 99% (official), Christian 1%, Jewish about 6,000

Languages

Arabic (official), Berber languages (Tamazight (official),

Tachelhit, Tarifit), French (often the language of business,

government, and diplomacy)

Literacy

Definition: age 15 and over can read and write

Total population: 67.1%

Male: 76.1%

Female: 57.6% (2011 est.)

School life

expectancy (primary

to tertiary education)

Total: 11 years

Male: 12 years

Female: 11 years (2010)

Child labour -

children ages 5-14

Total number: 500,960

Percentages: 8 % (2007 est.)

Education

expenditures 5.4% of GDP (2009)

Maternal mortality

rate 100 deaths/100,000 live births (2010)

Children under the 3.1% (2011)

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Source:http://www.indexmundi.com/morocco/demographics_profil

e.html

Current news and developments in the country

The economy of Morocco improved in 2013. Despite of fall on 2.5% in non-

agricultural sectors, the credit for this can be given to the overall growth of 4.7

percent supported by good agricultural results, especially in cereal productions.

Further, good rain is the cause benefiting the primary sector. Other agricultural

sectors, livestock farming and offshore fishing also experienced sustained growth,

getting advantage from sectoral public investment programmes, especially the

Morocco Green Plan and the Maritime Halieutis Plan. In all, the agricultural sector’s

value supplemented growth by 21% in 2013, making nearly 15% contributions to

GDP. However, unfavourable weather conditions and low levels of precipitation for

2014 are expected to impact results negatively for the current year.

As discussed above, the manufacturing industries irregular and weak growth in 2013.

The secondary sector contributed less than 15% to the GDP and the growth of only

0.6% was marked compared to 2012. However, certain industries mainly, the

aeronautical and automobile experienced significant increases in exports: more than

14% and 20%, respectively. Results for agri-food and pharmaceutical industries were

also positive, making contribution to exports. But, real estate, construction, leather

age of 5 years

underweight

Health expenditures 6% of GDP (2011)

Physicians density 0.62 physicians/1,000 population (2009)

Hospital bed density 1.1 beds/1,000 population (2009)

Obesity - adult

prevalence rate 16.4% (2008)

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and textiles had negative growth rates owing to strong hit by fall in European

demand. However, forecasts shows recovery in three sectors: i) a recovery in the

extractive industries (5.6% in 2014 compared to 0.4% in 2013); ii) improved growth

across all processing industries (4% in 2014 compared to 1.8% in 2013), in particular

in the textile-clothing sector; and iii) a return to growth in the building and

construction sector (4% in 2014 compared to -1.6% in 2013).

The PNEI reform seems a positive hope for the revival of coutnry’s industrial sector

especially automobile and aeronautical industries. Especially, the automobile sector

has been very vibrant with growing exports, since the inauguration of the Renault

factory in February 2012. In aeronautics, the other Moroccan high performer,

activities are diversified across the whole value chain, covering everything from

production and dedicated services to maintenance and engineering. Morocco’s

aeronautical industry now envisages about 100 companies, including some of the

biggest groups in the world, such as Aerospace, Aircelle, Bombardier, EADS and

Safran. The industry employs more than 100000 highly skilled workers with turnover

of more than 8 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD), and an annual growth rate in

turnover of 25% over the last five years.

Growth in non-manufacturing industries has shown weak results in 2013. Phosphate

production, once a stronghold of Moroccan industry, fell by more than 2%,

shimmering lower external demand. This under-performance is due to the major fall

in sales overseas. Research says that if external demand rises in 2014, a recovery

could be expected.

The tertiary sector sustained to prop up Moroccan growth in 2013, but at a

somewhat slower rate than in 2012, depicting the slowdown in the growth of value

added in the public sector. Overall, telecommunications and commerce was the

centre for growth in the tertiary sector. Consequently, the enlargement of telephony

and Internet networks has been affirmative and telecommunication service coverage

has expanded. Overall telephony stock was reinforced by a growth rate of 6.6% and

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44.3 million subscribers, while Internet services rose by 34.7% or 5.2 million

subscribers at the end of October 2013. Tourism has also shown signs of tourism

with growth rate of 4.8% in 2013. Overall overnight stays and travel revenue also

rose by 5% and 13%, respectively. In 2014, the tertiary sector is expected to maintain

this trend of growth at an estimated rate of +5.1%, boosted by strengthened

telecommunications, commerce and transport. The tourism sector is also expected

advance slightly.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTING INDUSTRIES IN TERMS OF

VALUE

Phosphate mining and processing industry:

With the three-quarters of the world’s estimated reserves of phosphates, Morocco

was the world’s third ranked producer of phosphates, with only China and Us ahead

of it. It controlled one third of the international trade in phosphates and their

derivatives. These mineral commodities and products were Morocco’s leading

foreign exchange earning sector and accounted for about 35% of foreign trade. As a

result, the mining industry continued to play a key role in the national economy

(Arab-Greek Chamber, 2009). Despite a slow growth of phosphate and derivative

sector in 2013, forecasts shows signs of recovery in 2014.

Morocco produced 17% of the world’s output of phosphate rock, 6% of the world’s

output of barite, 2% of the world’s output of cobalt, 2% of the world’s output of

fluorspar, and 1% of the world’s output of lead (Guberman, 2010; Jasinski, 2010;

Miller, 2010a,b; Shedd, 2010).

This was one of the major reasons of US signing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with

Morocco, and it becoming the first African country to have an FTA with the United

States (U.S. Department of State, 2009). It also had an FTA with European Union;

Turkey, Arab Maghreb Union (made up of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia); and Pan-

Arab Free Trade Area. The Arab-Mediterranean Free Trade Agreement between

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Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia entered into force in 2007. Most of Morocco’s

trade was with the European Union (EU) (International Trade Center, 2009).

Food processing industry:

Morocco’s food processing industry gets the advantage of country’s temperate

climate, good soil and water resources. It is the second largest processing industry in

Morocco after the chemicals and para-chemicals sector. It generates an output of

USD 6.78 billion and an added value of USD 2.07 billion (31% of GDP).

With exports reaching USD 1.14 billion, the industry processes mainly fruit,

vegetables, meat, fish, milk products, oils, cereals, flour, grits, tobacco and

beverages.

The seafood sub-sector also gets the benefit from Morocco’s 3,500 km coastline

which is known for its richness in context of fish. Production capacity that has been

approximated by the FAO is nearly 1.5 million tons annually. Morocco is considered

the largest fish producer in Africa and the Arab world. This sub-sector yields up to

50% of processed food exports and 12% of total Moroccan exports.

Leather industry:

This is one of the traditional sectors in the Moroccan economy. It was one of the

major contributor of the national GDP. Moroccan cities with traditional leather

business and major leather production envisage Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Rabat,

Tetouan, Tangier.

The product portfolio reaches from personal leather goods, to bags and briefcases,

garments, and footwear. Footwear is the largest product category. Subcontracting

plays a vital role in the leather industry. Similar to its textile industry, Moroccan

leather industry has also shown a trend of vertical integration to meet the demand

for integrated global solution. Companies have also developed brands for

international market. Competition is posed by Asian leather industry. Because of the

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integrated model, high quality brands such as Pierre Cardin and Louis Vuiton have

started producing in Morocco.

This transition from small workshops to making companies satisfying international

buyers is supported by the State and the Moroccan Federation of Leather Industries

(FEDIC). Due to the strategic importance of the leather industry the PNEI plan applies

to this industry as well. Collaboratively these measures are geared towards export

promotion, training of employees, and modernising production processes.

Textile industry:

The textile industry is small compared to leather industry. Supply chain relationships

developed under the OPT agreements as well as limited investment during these

years led to a relatively high import dependence for textiles that act as inputs for the

clothing products. This is also reflected in employment figures, which have been

declining from 80,000 in 1996 to almost half of this in 2007.

Major textile mills are state-owned catering mostly to the domestic market.

However, investment activities by private investors has been picking up in recent

years, partially due to the conclusion of the US-Morocco FTA. This is a concern for

vertically integrated producers targeting on production for the export market. These

investments were supported by government incentives such as financial support

channelled through the Hassan II Fund, or through the provision of state land.

Construction industry:

The construction industry is one of the most important industries for the Moroccan

economy, accounting for 14.8% of GDP in 2012.

In 2013, in a bid to increase the supply of affordable housing and create jobs in the

country, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced its plan to invest

MAD420.3 million (US$50.0 million) in Alliances Group, a leading Moroccan home

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builder, which will help the company to construct 110,000 affordable housing units

by 2020.

Energy sector:

Energy consumption has risen at an average annual rate of 5.7% from 2002 to 2011.

However, per capita energy consumption, at 0.52 tonnes oil equivalent (Toe) in

2011, is less than one third the world average (1.7% Toe). Morocco’s focus on

energy-intensive sectors (chemicals, construction, etc.), on building infrastructure,

on tourism and industry will increase its long-term energy needs.

Morocco consumed 17,262 kToe of energy in 2011, with petroleum products

accounting for 61.9%. Coal is second (22.5%), followed by electricity trade (7.2%),

natural gas (4.6%) and RES, namely hydropower (3.0%) and wind power (1.0%).

Morocco’s installed electricity generation capacity stood at 6,677 MW in 2012, with

coal-fired generation being the largest segment at 1,785 MW, followed by

hydroelectric at 1,770.

Morocco is the only North African country with no natural oil resources and is the

largest energy importer in the region. In 2011, the country imported 95.6% of its

energy demand, equal to MAD85 billion (about US$10.3 billion), up from MAD19.1

billion (roughly US$2.3 billion) in 2002. Petroleum imports account for 20% of total

imports and 50% of the current trade deficit. The leading supplier of Morocco’s

energy requirements is Saudi Arabia at 48%.

Morocco has had to import increasing amounts of electricity from Spain through two

400kV subsea cables that span the 26-kilometre Strait of Gibraltar. Imports in 2012

were close to 5,000 GWh compared with 1,000 GWh in 2005.

The government of Morocco recently declared its initiation of a $11 billion

investment project in the country’s energy sector. The project is a direct feed back to

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the increasing domestic demand of thermal energy. The project is one step forward

to providing alternative energy sources, protection of the environment, and

increasing competitiveness of the Moroccan economy.

Tourism industry:

The Moroccan government is investing heavily in the development of tourism

industry. Vision 2010 strategy for tourism helped it to grow. A large government

sponsored marketing campaigns to attract tourists positioned Morocco as a cheap

and exotic, yet safe, place for European tourists.

Morocco's relatively large number of tourists has been aided by its location, tourist

attractions, and relatively low price. The direct contribution of Travel & Tourism to

GDP in 2013 was MAD76.1 bn (8.6% of GDP). This is forecast to rise by 8.1% to

MAD82.3bn in 2014. This primarily reflects the economic activity generated by

industries such as hotels, travel agents, airlines and other passenger transportation

services (excluding commuter services). But it also includes, for example, the

activities of the restaurant and leisure industries directly supported by tourists.

The direct contribution of Travel & Tourism to GDP is expected to grow by 5.6% pa to

MAD141.5bn (9.7% of GDP) by 2024.

Table 3: GDP-composition by sector

Agriculture: 15.1%

Industry: 31.7%

Services: 53.2% (2012 est.)

Sector 2008 2012

Agriculture, hunting, forestry, fishing 14.6 14.4

of which fishing 1.2 1.0

Mining 7.3 5.3

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Manufacturing 14.2 15.9

Electricity, gas and water 2.6 2.6

Construction 6.2 6.5

Wholesale and retail trade, hotels and

restaurants

of which hotels and restaurants

14.0 13.0

2.6 2.6

Transport, storage and communication 7.3 6.7

Finance, real estate and business services 14.0 14.1

Public administration, education, health

and social work, community, social and

personal services

8.7 9.7

Other services 11.1 11.8

Gross domestic product at basic prices 100.0 100.0

The manufacturing sector is progressively attracting new investments, encouraged

by the highly qualified workforce, high growth potential, export-oriented approach,

various diversified upstream industries, as well as the presence of major

international players (ABB, ST Microelectronics, Nexans, Ingelec, Thales, Alstom,

etc.). It is expected to grow further due to the expansion of the automobile sector,

the investment incentives offered by the State, the expansion of electronic

component sub-contracting, in which Morocco is becoming a global hub.

IMPORT EXPORT OF MORROCO

Morocco holds the second-largest non-oil GDP in the Arab world. In the past,

Morocco relied heavily on the exports of phosphate and its derivatives, which has

declined over the recent years. The country has now emerged as an exporter of

manufactured and agricultural products and its popularity as a tourism destination is

flourishing.

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Morocco Trade: Overview

In recent years, Morocco’s economy has been growing over 4% annually. This growth

has been helped by the establishment of Free Trade Agreements with the European

Union (Morocco’s largest trading partner) and the USA. Also it has signed trade

agreements with several other partners.

The Agadir Agreement, which was signed with Egypt, Jordan and Tunisia, within

the framework of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area.

The US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement came into force on January 1, 2006.

The agreement with Turkey for free exchange.

Moroccan trade is still dominated by its main import and export partner France,

although France's share in Moroccan trade is declining, in favour of the US, the Gulf

Region and China. If seen as a single entity, the EU, with which Morocco has signed

its free trade agreement, is by far Morocco's largest trading partner.

Morocco has now abridged its dependence on phosphate exports, in recent years

emerging as an exporter of manufactured and agricultural products, and as a

growing tourism destination. However, its competitiveness in basic manufactured

goods, such as textiles, is hampered by low labour productivity and high wages.

Morocco is dependent on imported fuel and its food import requirement can rise

substantially in drought years, as in 2007. Although Morocco runs a structural trade

deficit, this is typically offset by substantial services earnings from tourism and large

remittance inflows from the Diaspora, and the country normally runs a small

current-account surplus.

U.S.-Morocco Trade Facts

Morocco is currently US’s 69th largest goods trading partner with $3.3 billion in total

(two way) goods trade during 2013. Goods exports totalled $2.3 billion; Goods

imports totalled $977 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Morocco was $1.3

billion in 2013.

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TABLE 3: IMPORT EXPORT OF MORROCO (2009 TO 2013)

Foreign Trade Indicators 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Imports of Goods (million USD) 32,881 35,381 44,295 44,872 45,090

Exports of Goods (million USD) 14,054 17,771 21,519 21,417 21,822

Imports of Services (million USD) 5,302 5,724 6,713 6,578 6,508

Exports of Services (million USD) 11,892 12,138 13,550 13,066 13,160

Source: http://commerce.nic.in/eidb/ecomxcntq.asp

Exports of Morocco

Morocco was the United States' 57th largest goods export market in 2013. U.S.

goods exports to Morocco in 2013 were $2.3 billion, up 6.0% ($130 million) from

2012, and up 392% from 2003. U.S. exports to Morocco are up 379% from 2005 (Pre-

FTA).

The top export categories (2-digit HS) in 2013 were: Mineral Fuel ($1.1 billion),

Aircraft ($225 million), Food Waste (soybean residues) ($165 million), Machinery

($147 million), and Dairy, Eggs, Honey, ETC. ($119 million).

U.S. exports of agricultural products to Morocco totalled $441 million in

2013. Leading categories include: and dairy products ($117 million), soybean meal

($112 million), and cotton ($44 million)

Morocco exports:

Clothing and textiles

Transistors and Electric components

Crude minerals and Inorganic chemicals

Petroleum products and Fertilizers (including phosphates)

Citrus fruits, Vegetables, Fish

Morocco’s export partners are; Spain (19.2%), France (17.6%), Brazil (7.1%), US

(4.5%), Belgium (4.5%) and Italy (4.3%).

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Table 4: Top 5 product and destination of Export by Morocco

Top 5 Products

exported by

Morocco

Insulated Wire (9.5%), Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers

(8.3%), Calcium Phosphates (7.4%), Phosphoric Acid (7.1%),

Non-Knit Women's Suits (4.7%)

Top 5 Export

destinations of

Morocco

France (18%), Spain (15%), Brazil (5.8%), India (5.5%), Italy (3.9%)

Source: http://atlas.media.mit.edu/profile/country/mar/

Table 5: 5 Years Export Data of Morocco for Electronics and Electricals

Department of Commerce

Export Import Data Bank

Export :: Commodity x Country – wise

Dated: 23/9/2014

Commodity: 85 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS

THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE

AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS.

Country: MOROCCO

S.No. \Year

2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

2013-

2014

1 Values in US$ Million 21.84 45.66 30.23 20.54 20.07

2 %Growth 109.13 -33.8 -32.07 -2.28

3 Total export of

commodity

7,233.1

9

10,144.

83

11,528.

11

10,862

.71

10,298.

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4 %Growth 40.25 13.64 -5.77 -5.19

5 %Share of country (1 of

3)

0.3 0.45 0.26 0.19 0.19

6 Total export to country 250.47 318.57 372.1 426.56 385.61

7 %Growth 27.19 16.8 14.63 -9.6

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8 %Share of commodity (1

of 6)

8.72 14.33 8.12 4.81 5.2

Source : http://commerce.nic.in/eidb/ecomxcntq.asp

INTERPRETATION:

As above last half decade data of export of morocco it increase in 2011 with double with

growth of 110%. After that its decreases in years with 33 %, 32 % ,2.28 % respectively in

2012 to 2014. As per share of this commodity also decrease with share of 14.33 to 5.2 % in

year 2014

IMPORTS:

Morocco was the United States' 80th largest supplier of goods imports in 2013.

U.S. goods imports from Morocco totaled $977 million in 2013, a 4.8% increase ($45

million) from 2012, and up 154% from 2003. U.S. imports from Morocco are up 119%

from 2005 (Pre-FTA).

The five largest import categories in 2013 were: Fertilizers ($255 million), Salt, Sulfur,

Earth and Stone ($232 million), Electrical Machinery ($114 million), Woven Apparel

($90 million), and Prepared Meat, Fish, Etc ($43 million).

U.S. imports of agricultural products from Morocco totaled $129 million in 2013.

Leading categories include: processed fruits and vegetables ($43 million) and fresh

fruit ($29 million).

Morocco imports:

Crude petroleum

Textile fabric

Telecommunications equipment

Wheat

Gas and electricity

Transistors and Plastics

Morocco’s import partners are; France (16.1%), Spain (13.5%), Italy (6.5%), China

(6%), Germany (5.6%), Saudi Arabia (5.4%) and Moldova (5%).


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Morocco’s primary trade partner continues to be France. France is also the primary

creditor and foreign investor for Morocco.

Imports to Morocco totaled $31.83 billion in 2010; however fell from $39.35 billion

in 2008

Top 5 Products

imported by Morocco

Refined Petroleum (9.3%), Crude Petroleum (8.5%),

Petroleum Gas (4.9%), Cars (3.7%), and Wheat (2.5%)

Top 5 Import origins of

Morocco

Spain (13%), France (12%), China (7.0%), United States

(6.7%), Saudi Arabia (5.8%)

Source : http://atlas.media.mit.edu/profile/country/ind/

Department of Commerce

Export Import Data Bank

Import :: Commodity x Country - wise

Dated: 23/9/2014

Commodity: 85 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS

THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE

AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS,AND PARTS.

Country: MOROCCO

S.No. \Year

2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

2013-

2014

1 Values in US$ Million 6.37 4.82 4.93 2.99 2.83

2 %Growth -24.39 2.31 -39.34 -5.39

3 Total Import of

commodity

22,074.

22

27,211.

01

32,865.3

3

29,819.

58

29,152.

75

4 %Growth 23.27 20.78 -9.27 -2.24

5 %Share of country (1

of 3)

0.03 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01

6 Total Import to

country

861.51 839.64 1,658.45 1,309.0

3

879.18

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7 %Growth -2.54 97.52 -21.07 -32.84

8 %Share of commodity

(1 of 6)

0.74 0.57 0.3 0.23 0.32

Source : http://commerce.nic.in/eidb/ecomxcntq.asp

INTERPRETATION:

Import of this electronics and electrical was highest in 2010 after that import was

declining continuously with 24.39 % and 39.34 % and 5.39 % in year 2011, 2012,

2014 respectively

As share of electrical and electronics share highest in total import of morocco in

2010 and decrease till 2013 after that in 2014 share of this commodity was increases

to .23 to .32 % in total import.

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY IN MOROCCO

Consumer electronics records positive growth in 2012

2012 was a particularly good year for consumer electronics in Morocco. Volume and

value growth were positive as the industry’s leading players dropped their prices in

order to remain competitive due to the price sensitivity of the majority of Moroccan

consumers. At the same time, there was increasing demand for new technologies

and more powerful and faster consumer electronics devices. In addition, many local

consumer electronics brands are recording stronger growth in their volume shares as

they are more suited to the consumption habits of Moroccan consumers as well as

meeting their desire for low unit prices. The consumer electronics category with the

highest number of local brands present remains computers and peripherals.

The Moroccan government moves towards its IT vision through Digital

Morocco

In order to position Morocco as a dynamic emerging country for information

technology and communications, in October 2009 the Ministry of Industry, Trade

and New Technologies launched the Digital Morocco 2013 strategy. Initially

endowed with a budget of US$5.2 million dollars, the programme’s main objective is


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to promote and develop new information technologies by focusing on four strategic

priorities: social transformation through information technology; orientating public

services towards users; computerising small and medium-sized enterprises; and

developing the national IT industry. In addition, the government is providing financial

support to businesses and start-ups in the IT sector as technology start-ups generally

have difficulty obtaining financing from Moroccan banks, the majority of which focus

mainly on supporting larger companies and conventional business. This has

encouraged many entrepreneurs to begin manufacturing consumer electronics

products for sale in Morocco and begin expanding into France, Senegal, Gabon and

Nigeria. The two most successful local players in this respect are Data Plus with its

RMC tablets and DBM with its Accent tablets and laptops.

The shift from desktops, notebooks and feature phones towards

tablets, laptops and smart phones led by government

Consumer electronics in morocco is rapidly becoming an industry marked by regular

technological improvements. This is possible thanks to various government actions.

The most important of these is INJAZ, a programme which aims to equip each

student with a computer internet connection. Telecommunications companies play

an important role in the development of this programme. The second government

programme is GENIE, which targets all public institutions and aims to upgrade all IT

infrastructures with better and faster performing computers, printers and

peripherals. Then there are the MOUSANADA and INFITAH programmes, which

target small and medium-sized enterprises with annual revenues not exceeding

US$300 000, providing them with financial support up to 60% of the cost of

refurbishing their offices with newer computers, televisions, telecommunications

equipment and In-car navigation devices for business purposes. Computers recorded

strong growth in Morocco during 2012 as the influence of government and banks

helped students gain access to personal computers at low prices. Moreover, many

Moroccan companies switched from desktops to the use of laptops in order to

provide greater flexibility to their employees, many of whom became more mobile

as a result.

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Branded retail outlets gaining ground over informal retail distribution

channels

During 2012, the majority of international companies operating in consumer

electronics in Morocco saw their volume shares falling. Many new local and

international brands which offer products at more competitive prices than the

industry leaders began attracting the interest of Morocco’s price-sensitive

consumers. The strongest brands in this respect were Haier and Edison in televisions,

RMC in tablets and Accent in laptops. Sales of consumer electronics through informal

retail channels continue to decline, to the benefit of well-established branded retail

outlets. The reason for this is that Moroccans are now looking more for consumer

electronics products which offer warranties as they feel that they cannot risk

purchasing consumer electronics through informal channels with no recourse to the

seller in the case that the device turns out to be defective.

Consumer electronics is set to record moderate growth over the

forecast period

Over the forecast period, consumer electronics in Morocco is expected to record

slow but steady growth. Tablets and other portable computers is expected to record

by far the most dynamic volume and constant value growth of any consumer

electronics category over the forecast period. As consumption of netbooks and

desktops is declining, tablets is gaining share in computers. Tablets and other

portable computers is set to increase in volume at a CAGR of 25% over the forecast

period, while constant value sales are set to increase at a CAGR of 13%.

The Moroccan production of electronics and electrical products is

insignificant compared to international levels.

The developing world’s trade in these products is dominated by East and Southeast

Asia but Morocco and a few other countries in the Middle East and North African

(MENA) region have recently embarked on the same route. Studies show that there

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are a few product groups where the MENA region has a small but increasing share of

world’s exports. In 2003 the region had a 2,72% share of world exports in electrical

distribution equipments. This is of interest since Morocco has recently emerged as a

regional leader within production of electrical components. This would imply that a

large part of the MENA share stems from Morocco.

The electrical and electronics industry in Morocco is mainly concentrated to the

following six sub-sectors: wiring and cables, electronic components, electrical

distribution equipment, electrical batteries and storage devices, electric devices and

lamps and electric transformers and generators. While the production is small

compared to Morocco’s traditional products, it is increasing.

TABLE 4 : BILATERAL TRADE OPPORTUNITIES WITH INDIA

Morocco India bilateral trade

S.No. Year 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

1. EXPORT 242.85 250.47 318.57 372.10 426.38

2. %Growth 3.14 27.19 16.80 14.59

3. India's Total Export 185,295.36 178,751.43 251,136.19 305,963.92 300,274.12

4. %Growth -3.53 40.49 21.83 -1.86

5. %Share 0.13 0.14 0.13 0.12 0.14

6. IMPORT 948.15 861.51 839.64 1,635.33 1,300.35

7. %Growth -9.14 -2.54 94.77 -20.48

8. India's Total Import 303,696.31 288,372.88 369,769.13 489,319.49 491,945.05

9. %Growth -5.05 28.23 32.33 0.54

10. %Share 0.31 0.30 0.23 0.33 0.26

11. TOTAL TRADE 1,191.00 1,111.98 1,158.21 2,007.44 1,726.72

12. %Growth -6.63 4.16 73.32 -13.98

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13. India's Total Trade 488,991.67 467,124.31 620,905.32 795,283.41 792,219.17

14. %Growth -4.47 32.92 28.08 -0.39

15. %Share 0.24 0.24 0.19 0.25 0.22

16. TRADE BALANCE

17. India's Trade Balance -118,400.95 -109,621.45 -118,632.94 -183,355.57 -191,670.93

Source : www.indiaembassyrabat.com

INTERPRETATION:

India has increases their import as well export i.e. 20% for the every year. Growth

rate of trading for import will be positive. Export will be reduces than the import.

Total trade will reduce in 2013-14. Total growth will be increases from 2010 to 2013.

Total import increases at 7.5%. total share will be decreases from every year.

Morocco–India relations refer to the bilateral ties between Morocco and India.

Morocco has an embassy in New Delhi. It also has an Honorary Consul based in

Mumbai. India operates an embassy in Rabat. Both nations are part of the Non-

Aligned Movement.

In the United Nations, India supported the decolonization of Morocco and the

Moroccan freedom movement. India recognised Morocco on June 20, 1956 and

established relations in 1957. India and Morocco have enjoyed cordial and friendly

relations and over the years bilateral relations have witnessed significant depth and

growth.

For long, India has been one of the major markets for Moroccan phosphate and its

derivatives. Other main items of export to India are metallic ores and metal scrap,

semi-finished products and inorganic chemicals. The main items of India's exports to

Morocco are cotton yarn, synthetic fiber, transport equipment, pharmaceuticals,

agricultural implements, chemicals, spices and manufactured metals. Bilateral trade

has been growing in the past 10 years and reached US $ 1.2 in 2011.

An Indian joint venture in Morocco, IMACID, which was set up in 1999 to produce

phosphoric acid, is located at Jorf Lasfar, about 150 km. south of Casablanca. The

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initial JV partners were M/s.Chambal Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. of the Birla Group

from India, and Office Cherifien des Phosphates (OCP) on the Moroccan side. In

2005, Tata Chemicals Limited joined IMACID project as third and equal partner. This

JV project produces about 430,000 MT per annum of phosphoric acid, nearly all of

which is imported by India. The Moroccan phosphate organization, OCP, has

invested in Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. in India.

The bilateral trade has grown to $1.712 billion in 2010 from $573.87 million in 2005

with balance of trade in favour of Morocco ($611 million). The major portion of

bilateral trade is made up of import of phosphates and fertilisers by India and import

of textiles, transport equipment and machinery by Morocco.

Trade opportunity for morocco to trade in India

Inorganic chemicals, fertilizers (including phosphates), petroleum products, citrus

fruits, vegetables, fish, phosphate, fertilizers (including phosphates), This is the top

item that morocco exports and India imports so there is biggest trade opportunity

for morocco to export those items to India. As well as opportunity for India for

import those items at lowest cost from morocco.

Opportunity for India to trade in morocco

Morocco’s major imports are crude petroleum, textile fabric, telecommunications

equipment, wheat, gas and electricity, transistors, plastics, motor vehicles, aircraft,

manufacturing equipment and computer and software and hardware computer

system.

So there is a biggest opportunity for India to trade textile fabric, telecommunications

equipment, wheat, gas and electricity, transistors, plastics, motor vehicles, aircraft,

manufacturing equipment and computer and software and hardware computer

system.

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BILATERAL TRADE BETWEEN MOROCCO AND INDIA WITH REGARDING

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT

MOROCCO IMPORT FROM INDIA

ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY (2012 DATA)

TABLE 5 : MOROCCO IMPORT FROM INDIA IN ELECTRICAL SECTOR

Commodity Trade Value

ELEC MCH APPAR,PARTS,NES [SITC Rev.3 code 77] $16,598,119

ELECT POWER MACHNY.PARTS [SITC Rev.3 code 771] $450,540

Transformers, electrical [SITC Rev.3 code 7711] $135,286

Liquid dielectric transformers [SITC Rev.3 code 77111] $4,051

Other electrical transformers [SITC Rev.3 code 77119] $131,235

Oth.elec power mach,part [SITC Rev.3 code 7712] $315,254

Static converters (e.g., rectifiers) [SITC Rev.3 code 77121] $163,914

Ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes [SITC Rev.3 code 77123] $3,432

Other inductors [SITC Rev.3 code 77125] $34,757

Parts of the electric power machinery of group 771 [SITC Rev.3 code 77129] $113,150

ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC Rev.3 code 772] $1,960,546

Electric resistors,parts [SITC Rev.3 code 7723] $4,117

Fixed carbon resistors, composition- or film-type [SITC Rev.3 code 77231] $118

Other fixed resistors [SITC Rev.3 code 77232] $21

Wire-wound variable resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers) [SITC

Rev.3 code 77233] $1,216

Other variable resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers) [SITC Rev.3 code

77235] $2,763

Switch.apparatus,1000v+ [SITC Rev.3 code 7724] $1,351,169

Fuses for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77241] $478

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Automatic circuit-breakers for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V but less than [SITC

Rev.3 code 77242] $464,310

Other automatic circuit-breakers [SITC Rev.3 code 77243] $821,766

Isolating switches and make-and-break switches [SITC Rev.3 code 77244] $64,614

Switch.apparatus,<1000v [SITC Rev.3 code 7725] $529,013

Fuses for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77251] $20,554

Automatic circuit-breakers for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code

77252] $13,872

Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exc [SITC Rev.3

code 77253] $236,604

Relays for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77254] $3,369

Other switches for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77255] $59,058

Plugs and sockets [SITC Rev.3 code 77258] $9,978

Other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuit [SITC Rev.3

code 77259] $185,579

Elec.control panels etc. [SITC Rev.3 code 7726] $5,681

Boards, panels (including numerical control panels), consoles, desks, cab [SITC

Rev.3 code 77261] $5,681

Parts,electrc.panels etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7728] $70,566

Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods o [SITC

Rev.3 code 77281] $2,296

Other parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus fal [SITC Rev.3

code 77282] $68,270

ELECTR DISTRIBT.EQPT NES [SITC Rev.3 code 773] $1,215,225

Insultd wire,etc.condctr [SITC Rev.3 code 7731] $1,143,729

Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, ai [SITC Rev.3

code 77313] $27,485

Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 V [SITC Rev.3 code $25,555

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77314]

Other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 V but not exceeding [SITC

Rev.3 code 77315] $1,577

Other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77317] $988,791

Optical fibre cables [SITC Rev.3 code 77318] $100,321

Electrc.insulating equip [SITC Rev.3 code 7732] $71,496

Electrical insulators of materials other than glass or ceramics [SITC Rev.3 code

77324] $14,059

Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, bei [SITC Rev.3

code 77326] $2,180


code 77328] $1,917


code 77329] $53,341

ELECTRO-MEDCL,XRAY EQUIP [SITC Rev.3 code 774] $334,426

Electro-medical equipmnt [SITC Rev.3 code 7741] $103,681

Other electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exp [SITC

Rev.3 code 77412] $30,668

Ultraviolet or infrared ray apparatus [SITC Rev.3 code 77413] $73,012

X-ray apparatus etc.part [SITC Rev.3 code 7742] $230,745

Apparatus based on the use of X-rays, whether or not for medical, surgica [SITC

Rev.3 code 77421] $42,682

X-ray tubes [SITC Rev.3 code 77423] $186,239

Other apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, whet [SITC

Rev.3 code 77429] $1,824

DOM.ELEC,NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC Rev.3 code 775] $10,161,728

Household laundry equipt [SITC Rev.3 code 7751] $392,404

Household- or laundry-type washing machines (including machines which bot $392,404

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[SITC Rev.3 code 77511]

Dom.refrigeratrs,freezrs [SITC Rev.3 code 7752] $9,755,510

Refrigerators, household-type (electric or other), whether or not contain [SITC

Rev.3 code 77521] $9,755,510

Electro-thermic appl nes [SITC Rev.3 code 7758] $13,814

Electric smoothing-irons [SITC Rev.3 code 77584] $705

Electrothermic domestic appliances, n.e.s. [SITC Rev.3 code 77587] $8,938

Electric heating resistors (other than of carbon) [SITC Rev.3 code 77588] $4,171

TRANSISTORS,VALVES,ETC. [SITC Rev.3 code 776] $571,118

Diodes,transistors etc. [SITC Rev.3 code 7763] $40,563

Diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes [SITC Rev.3 code 77631] $2,220

Transistors (excluding photosensitive transistors) with a dissipation rat [SITC Rev.3

code 77632] $260

Transistors (excluding photosensitive transistors) with a dissipation rat

[SITC Rev.3 code 77633] $36,340

Thyristors, diacs and triacs (excluding photosensitive devices) [SITC Rev.3 code

77635] $927

Photosensitive semiconductor devices; light-emitting diodes [SITC Rev.3 code

77637] $817

Electronic microcircuits [SITC Rev.3 code 7764] $530,555

Digital monolithic integrated units [SITC Rev.3 code 77641] $511,773

Hybrid integrated circuits [SITC Rev.3 code 77645] $1,088

Other electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies [SITC Rev.3 code 77649] $17,694

ELECTRIC.MACH.APPART.NES [SITC Rev.3 code 778] $1,904,537

Batteries,accumulators [SITC Rev.3 code 7781] $39,172

Primary cells and primary batteries [SITC Rev.3 code 77811] $876

Electric accumulators (storage batteries) [SITC Rev.3 code 77812] $37,572

Parts of electric accumulators [SITC Rev.3 code 77819] $725

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Electric lamps,bulbs etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7782] $454,242

Filament lamps (other than flash bulbs, infrared and ultraviolet lamps an [SITC

Rev.3 code 77821] $67,539

Discharge lamps (other than ultraviolet lamps) [SITC Rev.3 code 77822] $381,931

Sealed-beam lamp units [SITC Rev.3 code 77823] $3,910

Ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps [SITC Rev.3 code 77824] $777

Parts of the lamps of subgroup 778.2 [SITC Rev.3 code 77829] $86

Automotive electrc.equip [SITC Rev.3 code 7783] $850,424

Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-igniti [SITC Rev.3

code 77831] $396,353

Parts of the equipment of heading 778.31 [SITC Rev.3 code 77833] $27,759

Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of subgro [SITC Rev.3

code 77834] $382,716


Electrical capacitors [SITC Rev.3 code 7786] $22,063

Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a react [SITC Rev.3

code 77861] $19,552

Aluminium electrolytic fixed capacitors [SITC Rev.3 code 77863] $2,394

Other fixed capacitors [SITC Rev.3 code 77867] $117

Elec mch wth indiv funct [SITC Rev.3 code 7787] $57,044

Other electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, n.e [SITC

Rev.3 code 77878] $46,231

Parts of the electrical machines and apparatus of subgroup 778.7 [SITC Rev.3 code

77879] $10,812

Elect machnery,equip,nes [SITC Rev.3 code 7788] $481,591

Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become

permane [SITC Rev.3 code 77881] $8,752

Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (e.g., bells, sirens, indic [SITC Rev.3 $15,718

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INTERPRETATION:

In 2012 in electrical industry total value of $16,598,119 imported by morocco from

India in ELEC MCH APPAR,PARTS,NES [SITC Rev.3 code 77]. In

ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC Rev.3 code 772] total import of morocco from

India is $1,960,546 . in the segment. In ELECTR DISTRIBT.EQPT NES [SITC Rev.3 code

773] total import was $1,215,225 in value. In ELECTRO-MEDCL,XRAY EQUIP [SITC

Rev.3 code 774] segment total value was imported by morocco was $334,426. In

DOM.ELEC,NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC Rev.3 code 775] total value of $10,161,728 was

exported by india to morocco. In TRANSISTORS,VALVES,ETC. [SITC Rev.3 code 776]

total value of $571,118 was imported by morocco from india. In

ELECTRIC.MACH.APPART.NES [SITC Rev.3 code 778] total value of $1,904,537 was

imported.

From the data it is found that in segment of In ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC

Rev.3 code 772] was $1,960,546 , which is higher as compared to other segments. So

continuous efforts should be made to maintain and enhance these exports.

Morocco import from India in electronics sector


TELECOMM.SOUND EQUIP ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 76] $23,588,366

TELEVISION RECEIVERS ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 761] $6,060

Television receivers, colour (including video monitors and video projecto

[SITC Rev.3 code 7611] $6,060

RADIO-BROADCAST RECEIVER [SITC Rev.3 code 762] $3,225

Portable radio receivers [SITC Rev.3 code 7622] $3,225

code 77884]

Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other [SITC

Rev.3 code 77886] $457,121

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Radio-broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external source

[SITC Rev.3 code 76221] $2,439

Radio-broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external source

[SITC Rev.3 code 76222] $785

SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code 763] $159

Sound,video recordng etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7638] $159

Other sound-reproducing apparatus [SITC Rev.3 code 76383] $159

TELECOMM.EQUIP.PARTS NES [SITC Rev.3 code 764] $23,578,923

Line telephone etc.equip [SITC Rev.3 code 7641] $38,104

Telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus [SITC Rev.3 code 76415] $38,104

Microph.loudspkrs.amplif [SITC Rev.3 code 7642] $453,050

Microphones and stands therefor [SITC Rev.3 code 76421] $38,646

Loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures [SITC Rev.3 code 76422] $8,559

Loudspeakers, not mounted in their enclosures [SITC Rev.3 code 76423] $145,607

Headphones, earphones and combined microphone/speaker sets

[SITC Rev.3 code 76424] $23,467

Audio-frequency electric amplifiers [SITC Rev.3 code 76425] $35,671

Electric sound amplifier sets [SITC Rev.3 code 76426] $201,100

TV,radio transmittrs etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7643] $23,064,305

Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus [SITC Rev.3 code

76432] $23,064,305

Parts,telecommun. equipt [SITC Rev.3 code 7649] $23,464

Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the app

[SITC Rev.3 code 76491] $1,312

Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with apparat

[SITC Rev.3 code 76492] $10,969


[SITC Rev.3 code 76493] $11,173

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[SITC Rev.3 code 76499] $10

INTERPRETATION:

TELECOMM.SOUND EQUIP ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 76] $23,588,366

TELEVISION RECEIVERS ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 761] $6,060

SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code

763] $159

TELECOMM.EQUIP.PARTS NES [SITC Rev.3 code 764] $23,578,923

In telecommunication and sound equipment morocco import total value of

$23,588,366 from india. In TELEVISION RECEIVERS ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 761]

segment india export total value of $6,060 equipments to morocco. In SOUND

RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code 763] segment total value of $159 was

imported by morocco from india. In TELECOMM.EQUIP.PARTS NES [SITC Rev.3 code

764] segment total value of $23,578,923 equipments was imported by morocco from

India.

From the data it is found that in telecommunication parts and equipments trade

value was higher as compared to other segments the value was $23,578,923. In

SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH sector only $159 trade was made by both

countries. So india should try to focus on that segments and can try to increase trade

in those segments with morocco.

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INDIA IMPORT FROM MOROCCO

TABLE 6 : INDIA IMPORT FROM MOROCCO

Electrical components imported by India from morocco



ELECT POWER MACHNY.PARTS [SITC Rev.3 code 771] $2,456

Transformers, electrical [SITC Rev.3 code 7711] $365

Other electrical transformers [SITC Rev.3 code 77119] $365

Oth.elec power mach,part [SITC Rev.3 code 7712] $2,091

Static converters (e.g., rectifiers) [SITC Rev.3 code 77121] $329

Other inductors [SITC Rev.3 code 77125] $1,762

ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC Rev.3 code 772] $167,626

Electric resistors,parts [SITC Rev.3 code 7723] $17,399

Other fixed resistors [SITC Rev.3 code 77232] $72

Other variable resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers)

[SITC Rev.3 code 77235] $17,327

Switch.apparatus,1000v+ [SITC Rev.3 code 7724] $1,481

Other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuit [SITC

Rev.3 code 77249] $1,481

Switch.apparatus,<1000v [SITC Rev.3 code 7725] $117,128

Fuses for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77251] $2,245

Automatic circuit-breakers for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V

[SITC Rev.3 code 77252] $47,021

Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exc [SITC

Rev.3 code 77253] $170

Relays for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77254] $48,180

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Other switches for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V [SITC Rev.3 code 77255] $1,307

Other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuit [SITC

Rev.3 code 77259] $18,204

Elec.control panels etc. [SITC Rev.3 code 7726] $28,579

Boards, panels (including numerical control panels), consoles, desks, cab [SITC

Rev.3 code 77261] $28,579

Parts,electrc.panels etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7728] $3,038

Other parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus fal [SITC

Rev.3 code 77282] $3,038

ELECTR DISTRIBT.EQPT NES [SITC Rev.3 code 773] $132,787

Insultd wire,etc.condctr [SITC Rev.3 code 7731] $115,888

Winding wire [SITC Rev.3 code 77311] $47,364

Co-axial cable and other co-axial conductors [SITC Rev.3 code 77312] $43,205

Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, ai [SITC

Rev.3 code 77313] $62

Electrc.insulating equip [SITC Rev.3 code 7732] $16,899

Electrical insulators of materials other than glass or ceramics

[SITC Rev.3 code 77324] $4,218

Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, bei [SITC

Rev.3 code 77328] $4,532

Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, bei [SITC

Rev.3 code 77329] $8,149


X-ray apparatus etc.part [SITC Rev.3 code 7742] $35,055

X-ray tubes [SITC Rev.3 code 77423] $35,055

DOM.ELEC,NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC Rev.3 code 775] $269

Electro-thermic appl nes [SITC Rev.3 code 7758] $269

Parts of the electrothermic appliances of subgroup 775.8 [SITC Rev.3 code $269

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77589]

TRANSISTORS,VALVES,ETC. [SITC Rev.3 code 776] $3,099,928

Diodes,transistors etc. [SITC Rev.3 code 7763] $618,107

Diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes

[SITC Rev.3 code 77631] $243,095

Transistors (excluding photosensitive transistors) with a dissipation rat [SITC

Rev.3 code 77633] $341,234

Thyristors, diacs and triacs (excluding photosensitive devices) [SITC Rev.3 code

77635] $29,562

Photosensitive semiconductor devices; light-emitting diodes [SITC Rev.3 code

77637] $3,096

Other semiconductor devices [SITC Rev.3 code 77639] $1,120

Electronic microcircuits [SITC Rev.3 code 7764] $2,463,906

Elctrn comp pts,crystals [SITC Rev.3 code 7768] $17,916

Parts of the devices of subgroup 776.3 and of the mounted piezoelectric

c [SITC Rev.3 code 77688] $623

Parts of the articles of subgroup 776.4 [SITC Rev.3 code 77689] $17,292

ELECTRIC.MACH.APPART.NES [SITC Rev.3 code 778] $89,632

Batteries,accumulators [SITC Rev.3 code 7781] $30,795

Primary cells and primary batteries [SITC Rev.3 code 77811] $30,795

Electric lamps,bulbs etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7782] $1,112

Filament lamps (other than flash bulbs, infrared and ultraviolet lamps an [SITC

Rev.3 code 77821] $149

Discharge lamps (other than ultraviolet lamps) [SITC Rev.3 code 77822] $130

Ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps [SITC Rev.3 code 77824] $833

Electro-mech.hand tools [SITC Rev.3 code 7784] $26,500

Other tools [SITC Rev.3 code 77845] $26,500

Electrical capacitors [SITC Rev.3 code 7786] $11,884

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Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a react [SITC

Rev.3 code 77861] $3,606

Other fixed capacitors [SITC Rev.3 code 77867] $8,278

Elec mch wth indiv funct [SITC Rev.3 code 7787] $11,548

Other electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, n.e [SITC

Rev.3 code 77878] $846

Parts of the electrical machines and apparatus of subgroup 778.7

[SITC Rev.3 code 77879] $10,702

Elect machnery,equip,nes [SITC Rev.3 code 7788] $7,794

Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become

permane [SITC Rev.3 code 77881] $1,496


INTERPRETATION:



ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC Rev.3 code 772] $167,626

ELECTR DISTRIBT.EQPT NES [SITC Rev.3 code 773] $132,787


DOM.ELEC,NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC Rev.3 code 775] $269

TRANSISTORS,VALVES,ETC. [SITC Rev.3 code 776] $3,099,928

ELECTRIC.MACH.APPART.NES [SITC Rev.3 code 778] $89,632

In the segment of electrical total trade value was $3,527,754. In sub segment of

ELEC.SWITCH.RELAY.CIRCUT [SITC Rev.3 code 772] total trade value of $167,626 was

imported by india from morocco. In ELECTR DISTRIBT.EQPT NES [SITC Rev.3 code

773] having trade value of $132,787 was exported by morocco to india. In the

segment of ELECTRO-MEDCL,XRAY EQUIP [SITC Rev.3 code 774] total imported by

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India from morocco was $35,055. In segment of DOM.ELEC,NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC

Rev.3 code 775] total imported value by India was $269. India imported total value

of $3,099,928 in the segment of TRANSISTORS,VALVES,ETC. [SITC Rev.3 code 776]

and in the segment of ELECTRIC.MACH.APPART.NES [SITC Rev.3 code 778] total trade

was $89,632 between India and morocco.

From the table it is found that segment with higher trade value was TRANSISTORS,

VALVES, ETC having total trade value was $3,099,928. And segment with lower trade

value was DOM.ELEC, NON-ELEC.EQUIPT [SITC Rev.3 code 775] which is $269. So

morocco should focus on that segment to increase trade with India.

Electronics equipments imported by India from morocco


TELECOMM.SOUND EQUIP ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 76] $408,874

SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code 763] $404,867

Sound,video recordng etc [SITC Rev.3 code 7638] $404,867

Video-recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a [SITC

Rev.3 code 76381] $404,867

TELECOMM.EQUIP.PARTS NES [SITC Rev.3 code 764] $4,006

Microph.loudspkrs.amplif [SITC Rev.3 code 7642] $165

Loudspeakers, not mounted in their enclosures [SITC Rev.3 code 76423] $11

Headphones, earphones and combined microphone/speaker sets [SITC Rev.3

code 76424] $153

Parts,telecommun. equipt [SITC Rev.3 code 7649] $3,462

Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the app [SITC

Rev.3 code 76493] $3,462

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INTERPRETATION:


TELECOMM.SOUND EQUIP ETC [SITC Rev.3 code 76] $408,874

SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code 763] $404,867

TELECOMM.EQUIP.PARTS NES [SITC Rev.3 code 764] $4,006

Analysis of table indicates total trade value of $408,874 in electronic segment. In the

segment of SOUND RECORDER,PHONOGRPH [SITC Rev.3 code 763] having total trade

value of $404,867 in which is imported from morocco. And in the segment of

telecommunication equipment total import by India is $4,006.

By analyzing bilateral trade between India and morocco in electrical and electronic

segment we can say that there is harmonious trade between both of them. But some

corrective yet to be taken to increase trade between both.

TRADE OPPORTUNITY

For India to trade/export to morocco

On the basis of export and import data of both the country. It was found that there

is some equipments which India export and morocco imports but not from India. So

it’s an opportunity for India to export those items to morocco.

The founded opportunities are listed in the table.

Opportunity to export electrical equipments

77245 Name: Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors for a voltage

Description: Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors

77249

Name: Other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuit

Description: Other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for

making connections to or in electrical circuits

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77262 Name: Boards, panels (including numerical control panels), consoles, desks, cab

Description: ....for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V

77311 Name: Winding wire

Description: Winding wire

77312 Name: Co-axial cable and other co-axial conductors

Description: Co-axial cable and other co-axial conductors

77322 Name: Electrical insulators of glass

Description: Electrical insulators of glass

77323 Name: Electrical insulators of ceramics

Description: Electrical insulators of ceramics

77411 Name: Electrocardiographs

Description: Electrocardiographs

77422

Name: Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, whether or

Description: Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, whether or

not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses (including radiography or radiotherapy

apparatus)

77512

Name: Clothes-drying machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg

Description: Clothes-drying machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg

(excluding those of heading 743.55)

77522 Name: Deep-freezes, household-type (electric or other)

Description: Deep-freezes, household-type (electric or other)

7754

Name: Elec.shavers,clipprs,pts

Description: Shavers and hair clippers, with self-contained electric motor, and parts

thereof

77541 Name: Shavers with self-contained electric motor

Description: Shavers

77542 Name: Hair clippers with self-contained electric motor

Description: Hair clippers

77549 Name: Parts for shavers and hair clippers with self-contained electric motor

Description: Parts

7757

Name: Dom.elect-mechanicl appl

Description: Electromechanical domestic appliances with self-contained electric motor;

parts thereof

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77571 Name: Vacuum cleaners and floor-polishers, electromechanical, domestic, with se

Description: Vacuum cleaners and floor-polishers

77572 Name: Food grinders and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors, electromec

Description: Food grinders and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors

77573 Name: Other electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric

Description: Other

77579 Name: Parts of the electromechanical domestic appliances falling within subgrou

Description: Parts

77581 Name: Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters

Description: Electric instantaneous or storage water-heaters and immersion heaters

77582 Name: Electric space-heating apparatus and electric soil-heating apparatus

Description: Electric space-heating apparatus and electric soil-heating apparatus

77583 Name: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus

Description: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus

77585 Name: Electric blankets

Description: Electric blankets

77586

Name: Microwave ovens; other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, gri

Description: Microwave ovens; other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers

and roasters

77589 Name: Parts of the electrothermic appliances of subgroup 775.8

Description: Parts of the electrothermic appliances of subgroup 775.8

7761

Name: TV picture tubes,CRT,etc

Description: Television picture tubes, cathode-ray (including video monitor cathode-ray

tubes)

77611 Name: Television picture tubes, cathode-ray (including video monitor cathode-ra

Description: ....colour

7762 Name: Oth.electronc valv,tubes

Description: Other electronic valves and tubes (including television camera tubes)

77621

Name: Television camera tubes; image converters and intensifiers; other photoca

Description: Television camera tubes; image converters and intensifiers; other

photocathode tubes

77623 Name: Other cathode-ray tubes

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Description: Other cathode-ray tubes

77625 Name: Microwave tubes (excluding grid-controlled tubes)

Description: Microwave tubes (excluding grid-controlled tubes)

77627 Name: Other valves and tubes

Description: Other valves and tubes

77629 Name: Parts of the tubes and valves of subgroups 776.1 and 776.2

Description: Parts of the tubes and valves of subgroups 776.1 and 776.2

77639 Name: Other semiconductor devices

Description: Other semiconductor devices

7768

Name: Elctrn comp pts,crystals

Description: Piezoelectric crystals, mounted; parts, n.e.s., of the electronic components

of group 776

77681 Name: Piezoelectric crystals, mounted

Description: Piezoelectric crystals, mounted

77688

Name: Parts of the devices of subgroup 776.3 and of the mounted piezoelectric c

Description: Parts of the devices of subgroup 776.3 and of the mounted piezoelectric

crystals of item 776.81

77689 Name: Parts of the articles of subgroup 776.4

Description: Parts of the articles of subgroup 776.4

77817 Name: Parts of primary cells and primary batteries

Description: Parts of primary cells and primary batteries

7784

Name: Electro-mech.hand tools

Description: Electromechanical tools for working in the hand, with self-contained electric

motor; parts thereof

77841 Name: Drills of all kinds

Description: Drills of all kinds

77843 Name: Saws

Description: Saws

77845 Name: Other tools

Description: Other tools

77862 Name: Tantalum fixed capacitors

Description: Tantalum fixed capacitors

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Opportunity to export electronic components

7621

Name: Motor veh.radio receiver

Description: Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external

source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles (including apparatus capable of

receiving radio-telephony or radio-telegraphy)

76211 Name: Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external so

Description: ....incorporating sound-recording or reproducing apparatus

76212 Name: Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external so

Description: ....not incorporating sound-recording or reproducing apparatus

7628

Name: Other radio receivers

Description: Other radio-broadcast receivers (including apparatus capable of receiving

radio-telephony or radio-telegraphy)

76281 Name: Other radio-broadcast receivers (including apparatus capable of receiving

Description: ....incorporating sound-recording or reproducing apparatus

76282

Name: Other radio-broadcast receivers (including apparatus capable of receiving

Description: ....not incorporating sound-recording or reproducing apparatus but

combined with a clock

76289

Name: Other radio-broadcast receivers (including apparatus capable of receiving

Description: ....not incorporating sound-recording or reproducing apparatus nor with a

clock

7633

Name: Turntables,record player

Description: Turntables (record-decks) and record-players, not incorporating a sound-

recording device

77864 Name: Ceramic dielectric fixed capacitors, single layer

Description: Ceramic dielectric fixed capacitors, single layer

77865 Name: Ceramic dielectric fixed capacitors, multilayer

Description: Ceramic dielectric fixed capacitors, multilayer

77866 Name: Paper or plastics dielectric fixed capacitors

Description: Paper or plastics dielectric fixed capacitors

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76331 Name: Record-players, coin- or disc-operated

Description: Record-players, coin- or disc-operated

76335 Name: Turntables (record-decks)

Description: Turntables (record-decks)

76381

Name: Video-recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a

Description: Video-recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a

video tuner

76384

Name: Sound-recording apparatus, whether or not incorporating a sound-reproduci

Description: Sound-recording apparatus, whether or not incorporating a sound-

reproducing device

76411 Name: Telephone sets

Description: Telephone sets

76417 Name: Other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems

Description: Other apparatus for carrier-current line systems

76431 Name: Transmission apparatus

Description: Transmission apparatus

7648 Name: Telecommun.equipment,nes

Description: Telecommunications equipment, n.e.s.

76483

Name: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote contro

Description: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control

apparatus

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CURRENT TRENDS IN GUJARAT

The Gujarat government announced Electronic Policy (2014-2019) envisaging

investment of $6 billion (approx Rs 36,800 crore) for the sector and generation of

employment opportunities for half a million people by 2020.

The government will also to set up 'Gujarat Electronics Mission' under the new

policy. The mission will identify and facilitate formation of Electronics Manufacturing

Clusters (EMCs) and set up offices in different countries to attract investments to

Gujarat from those countries in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing

(ESDM) sector.

In a low key affair state government spokesperson Saurabh Patel on Wednesday

announced the policy which aims to give fillip to indigenous manufacturing of

electronics products and attract investment in the sector. It plans to create a

favourable investor-friendly ecosystem across the entire value chain of electronic

system and manufacturing. Under the new electronic policy, the state government

targets to establish Gujarat as "globally-recognized hub for the ESDM industry.

Further, under the new policy the state government has proposed slew of sops for

the new and existing units including exemption on VAT (value added tax) on

products manufactured and sold in Gujarat for an initial period of five years, interest

subsidy for five years for micro enterprises, small & medium enterprises and large

industries having an actual investment up to Rs 100 crore. Maximum amount of

interest subsidy per annum shall be Rs 25 lakh for MSME sand Rs 50 lakh for large

units.

The government will provide a special incentive package for mega projects, that

employ more than 500 people with fresh investment of over Rs 250 crore, VAT

refund equal to 90 per cent of capital investment. It will also give interest subsidy for

five years at the rate of 7 per cent for micro enterprises, 5 per cent for small &

medium enterprises and 2 per cent for large industries having an actual investment

up to Rs 100 crore. The incentives also include 100 per cent exemption on electricity

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duty for five years, power tariff subsidy of Re 1 for electronics manufacturing units.

The units will also get a employment generation grant with upper limit of Rs 5 lakh

per annum against employer provident fund contribution.

Besides exemption from stamp duty and registration fee in case of lease, sale or

transfer of land for the first time, new units or existing one carrying out expansion

will also get VAT exemption on products manufactured and sold in Gujarat for a

period of five years.

Gujarat Electronics & Software Industries Association

On 14th December, '96 GEIA (Gujarat Electronics Industries Association) was formed

with initial membership of around 40 members. In 1997 GEIA was rechristened as

GESIA (Gujarat Electronics & Software Industries Association) to widen scope to

include software industries. GESIA is a not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-

managed association. After a decade, GESIA has become the only nodal

representative association of ICT Industry in Gujarat having 370+ members from

various parts of Gujarat. GESIA works in partnership with the Government of Gujarat

for the promotion of Software, BPO / KPO, Telecom / ISP and Electronics industry in

the State of Gujarat.

As a State level body, it provides a recognized platform for discussions & solutions of

common issues as well as for networking amongst its members, professionals and

Government officials. Over the years, GESIA has formed various partnerships with

National Level Industry Associations such as MAIT, NASSCOM, etc. to work with

them as their partner in Gujarat.

Electrical Research and Development Association

Mission on Electrical & Electronic Products:

This mission works in two complementary areas namely “Power Electronics

products” and “Electrical products”

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R&D activities of the Power Electronic products group have led to the development

of several power electronics based technologies such as Low Voltage Impulse

Generator, Active Power Filter, Frequency Trend Meter, Recurrent Surge

Oscillograph, Electronic Ballast for TFL & HPSV Lamps, Short Time Overcurrent Test

Setup, Zero Flux Current Transformer, etc.

ERDA is equipped to evaluate various electronic products such as Inverters, UPS,

AC/DC power supplies, AC/ DC drives, SMPS, Electronic energy meter, Electronic

ballast, Electronic filters, etc. Evaluation capability includes a state-of-the-art 10

cubic meter semi anechoic chamber for EMI/EMC evaluation.

The group working on Electrical Products is equipped to undertake research and

development on electrical equipment such as Transformers, Rotating Machines, and

Switchgear. A number of advanced product technologies have resulted from R&D

activities of this mission.

MAJOR PLAYERS OF GUJARAT AND INDIA

Major players in Gujarat

Power Links, Vapi : Power Links is one of the leading dealers and suppliers of

electrical power products across the country.

Shree Ram Electronics : Shree Ram Electronics produces electrical and electronics

products.

Mangalam Industrial Products, Ahmedabad : Mangalam Industrial Products

dealing with Electronic components like Wire Wound Resistors, Electrolytic

capacitors, Thick film Metal Oxide resistors etc

Shah Electronics, Ahmedabad : Shah Electronics provides CE-certified products and

is an ISO 9000 : 2001 Company.

Symphony Air Coolers, Ahmedabad : Symphony is a world leader in evaporative air

coolers.

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Major players in India

General Electronic & Electronic Co.

Started Manufacturing in the year 2010 keeping in mind to serve Indian industries to

offer international standard X-ray machines, Industrial X-Ray Machines, NDT X-Ray

unit at Affordable cost. Our NDT test X-Ray unit useful for Insulator. Al. /Fe Casting,

Precision pipe observation, welding, etc.

Products

Supplier and

Manufacturer

Industrial x-ray machines, portable industrial x-ray machines, ndt

x-ray machines, aluminium casting x-ray, x-ray control panel, x-ray

inspection, x-ray machine control panel, portable x ray equipment,

automatic x-ray inspection, x-ray machine spare parts, industrial x-

ray equipment, x ray machine p...

Best Electronics Company – Gujarat

1. DIAMOND Award – eInfochips Ltd.

2. PLATINUM Award – TechSture Technologies

Best Computer Hardware/System Integrator – Gujarat

Evolutionary Systems Pvt. Ltd.

List of Major Public Sector Companies in Electrical and Electronics

Industry

Bharath Electronics Limited (BEL), Karnataka

Bharath Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL), New Delhi

Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited, Tamil Nadu

Bihar State Electricity Board, Bihar

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Gujarat export basket

Development of small scale sector is spread across different industrial sectors.

However, the trend when compared with large industries presents a different

picture. Textile including hosiery and garments accounts for the largest number of

SSI units, followed by other sectors. This can be observed from the following chart:

Textiles: Gujarat’s textile sector has been exploring newer subsectors like technical

textile sector. This sector is expected to grow spurred by the huge growth or growing

requirement in automotive applications, medical textiles, geo-textiles, agro-textiles

used for crop protection and protective clothing for fire fighters, bullet-proof jackets

and space suits.Also, with a new textile policy in place, Gujarat is set to see robust

growth in garment exports in the next five years, informed Federation of Indian

Export Organizations (FIEO).

Gems and Jewellery: Gujarat accounts for over 70% of total Gems and Jewellery

exports of India. Almost 80% of cutting and polishing of diamonds is done in Gujarat

and 90% of total diamonds in Gujarat are processed by about 10,000 diamond units

located in and around Surat.

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Plastics/Chemical/Petrochemical sector: Gujarat’s chemicals and petrochemicals

industry offers a wide spectrum of opportunities for the investors both from India

and abroad. Gujarat is known as the ‘Petro Capital’ of India. The State contributes

62% of country’s petrochemicals production and 51% of country’s chemicals

production. Gujarat contributes 15% of the total national chemical exports.

Assistance provided by Government of Gujarat to electronics industry

To establish Gujarat as a globally-recognized hub for the ESDM(electronics system

and design) industry, the state government is planning to declare “Electronics Policy

2014-2019”.

Newunitsandexistingunitsasperthepolicywillbeentitledforexemptionof100%VATonp

roductsmanufacturedandsoldinGujaratforaperiodoffiveyears

Assistance of up to 25% of the project cost to EMC SPVs in the Greenfield, subject

to a ceiling of INR 20 crores (USD 1.6 million)

•Special Scheme to assist training institutions and trainees in the ESDM industry.

Incentives to MSME ESDM units

Design City to be setup in the state and Gujarat Electronic Mission to be Launched

A highly empowered ‘Single Window Clearance System’ towards the establishment

of the Electronics manufacturing units in the State for granting approvals and

clearances

Setting up of at least five Brownfield and three Greenfield Electronics

Manufacturing Clusters

Creation of Intellectual Property (IP) by contributing more funds to R&D for start-

ups and development of Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in the ESDM sector

Trade opportunity with Goa and morocco.

As we seen earlier morocco import many electronic and electrical equipment from

India and also there are equipments that India as well as Gujarat can export mo

morocco.

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Gujarat exports electronics and electrical equipments to following countries.

Kenya, Nigeria, Oman, Yemen , Bangladesh, Iran, Madagascar, Qatar, United States, Vietnam

There no such electrical and electronic equipments exported to morocco by Gujarat. So there is no trade exist between Gujarat and morocco in terms of electronics and

electrical equipments. But opportunity is available to export x-ray tubes, control panel system etc.

STEEPLED ANALYSIS

STEEPLED ANALYSIS OF ELECRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY IN

MOROCCO

SOCIAL :

Society is continually changing. For example, tastes and fashions constantly change.

As an example, consider the growing popularity of social media such as Facebook,

especially among younger people. Unlike their parents, young consumers have been

brought up in an age where mobile phones and computers are used every day.

The society of morocco is moving towards the urban lifestyle so its lead to increase

uses and consumption of electronics goods and services. People are likely to

purchase Smartphone, tablet, desktop laptop, and other electronic devices.

It has been found that people of morocco shifted from desktop to laptop. Hence

there are few proportion of people are technically literate so they are unable to use

advance technology so it’s not favourable for consumer electronic and electrical

industry.

TECHNOLOGICAL:

There is very strong connection between technology and electronic & electrical

industry. Change or innovation in technology imposed great impact on electronic

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and electrical industry. When new technology comes previous one absolute. For

example computer and Smartphone rubes out typewriter and pager from the

market.

In order to position Morocco as a dynamic emerging country for information

technology and communications, in October 2009 the Ministry of Industry, Trade

and New Technologies launched the Digital Morocco 2013 strategy. Initially

endowed with a budget of US$5.2 million dollars, the programme’s main objective is

to promote and develop new information technologies by focusing on four strategic

priorities: social transformation through information technology; orientating public

services towards users; computerising small and medium-sized enterprises; and

developing the national IT industry.

Digital morocco strategy with an objective to computerising small and medium-sized

enterprise and developing it industry, will demanding more electronic goods and

services like computer, laptops, internet devices like loco and routers etc.

ECONOMICAL :

Morocco is a mid-sized economy with limited exposure to the global economy. But,

the country maintains strong trade relations with the European Union (EU),

especially France. France is its largest trading partner as well as the creditor. The

sluggishness in the EU has impacted Morocco’s exports and inflow in the past couple

of years.

Changes in the wider economy impact on businesses. In 2008–09, the UK economy

went into recession. This had a negative impact on the electronics & electrical

industry. During this period unemployment was rising. Even people in work felt the

effects of the recession. Many employers were forced to cut wages or to keep pay

rises very low. As a result, consumers had less disposable income. This means they

are less likely to purchase luxury goods. This had a direct impact on electronics and

electrical industry as sales of electronic components was declined.

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The country’s textiles, electronic components, offshore services and tourism sectors

are the priority sectors for foreign direct investment. The government is also keen on

investment in the technology sector as well as research and development.

The economic reforms initiated by King Mohammed VI since 2003 have brought

macroeconomic stability to the country. In 2005, the government launched a

National Initiative for Human Development to alleviate poverty and

underdevelopment. Improving education and job opportunities and reducing income

disparity among the People are the major long-term challenges of Morocco.

The government is confident of managing its fiscal position. The 2011 budget does

not include any increases in tax rates. Reforming the subsidy system is a priority for

the government. Rising international commodity prices can put strain on its public

finances as it depends on imports for its energy needs.

The central bank, Bank al-Maghrib follows a benign policy rate of 3.25%, given the

country’s slowing growth and inflation.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Acid rain, Water pollution, Global warming, Dying animals, plants, and fish, The list

goes on. Accurately gauging their impact on the environment has only really come

into focus in the past couple of decades. Sustainable design looks at how their

product’s development, from cradle to grave, will affect four crucial environmental

factors: air acidification; carbon footprint; total energy consumed; and water

eutrophication. Measuring these impacts will help them better design for the

environment.

Environmental condition of any country has great impact on the industry within that

country some environmental conditions are favourable and some not.

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Since e-waste has a dangerous impact on the environment and public health in

general, and particularly in uncontrolled dumps, Law 28-00 is relevant as it prohibits

the mixing of hazardous waste with other types of waste. Moreover, it establishes

rules for the organisation of existing dumps and calls for their replacement with

sanitary landfills, defining three different landfill categories. This categorisation

defines the type of waste the landfills are authorised to receive.

The Moroccan legal system also comprises a numerous set of laws relevant to

e-waste management, namely Law 10-95 on water, Law 13-03 on air pollution, Law

12-03 on environmental impact studies, and Law 11-03 on the protection of the

environment.

Morocco has also adopted the concept of sustainable development and ratified

various international agreements specific to environment protection, namely the

Montreal Protocol in 1992; the Vienna Convention and the amendments in London

and Copenhagen in 1995; the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

(UNFCCC) in 1995, followed by the Kyoto Protocol in 2002; the Basel Convention on

transboundary movements of hazardous wastes in 1995; the Stockholm Convention

on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in 2001; and the protocol on the prevention

of the Mediterranean Sea's pollution in 1999. Finally, Morocco cooperates actively

with the European Union in the domains of soil and water quality, the consequences

of industrial development, and the control and prevention of marine pollution.

POLITICAL:

Electronic & electrical industry is affected by many aspects of government policy. In

particular, all industries must comply with the law. They must also consider the

impact of any forthcoming legislation on their operations. This may require taking

action before the legislation comes into effect.

The government is providing financial support to businesses and start-ups in the IT

sector as technology start-ups generally have difficulty obtaining financing from

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Moroccan banks, the majority of which focus mainly on supporting larger companies

and conventional business. This has encouraged many entrepreneurs to begin

manufacturing consumer electronics products for sale in Morocco and begin

expanding into France, Senegal, Gabon and Nigeria. The two most successful local

players in this respect are Data Plus with its RMC tablets and DBM with its Accent

tablets and laptops.

Consumer electronics in morocco is rapidly becoming an industry marked by regular

technological improvements. This is possible thanks to various government actions.

The most important of these is INJAZ, a programme which aims to equip each

student with a computer internet connection. Telecommunications companies play

an important role in the development of this programme. The second government

programme is GENIE, which targets all public institutions and aims to upgrade all IT

infrastructures with better and faster performing computers, printers and

peripherals. Then there are the MOUSANADA and INFITAH programmes, which

target small and medium-sized enterprises with annual revenues not exceeding

US$300 000, providing them with financial support up to 60% of the cost of

refurbishing their offices with newer computers, televisions, telecommunications

equipment and In-car navigation devices for business purposes. Computers recorded

strong growth in Morocco during 2012 as the influence of government and banks

helped students gain access to personal computers at low prices. Moreover, many

Moroccan companies switched from desktops to the use of laptops in order to

provide greater flexibility to their employees, many of whom became more mobile

as a result.

Strengthening the business environment in Morocco is a policy goal of the

government. Relaxing regulations to set up business was one of the positive steps

toward this goal.

LEGAL:

One issue that affects manufacturers and retailers of electronic goods is the disposal

of these products at the end of their life. Recycling is high on the public agenda.

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There are government initiatives to promote more recycling. These initiatives are

sometimes backed by legislation.

For example, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations are

designed to reduce the amount of electronic waste going to landfill sites. Businesses

must obey these environmental laws. However, a company that goes further by

taking other measures to minimise its environmental impact will be seen more

favourably by consumers.

Products covered under the regulations include:

household appliances

telecommunications equipment

audiovisual and lighting equipment

electrical and electronic tools

medical devices

Any computer hardware (new, refurbished or used) that is equipped with a modem

or any component that connects to the telecommunications networks requires an

authorization for the regulator, the Agence Nationale de Reglementation des

Telecommunications (ANRT). The ANRT maintains a list of computer hardware

approved for import into Morocco The customs office will require from the importer

that a product that is not included in the ANRT’s list submit a request, with technical

specifications, to ANRT in order to obtain an authorization (“homologation”) from

that agency. Import of refurbished computer hardware that is not equipped with a

modem or a component that connects to the telecommunications network, as well

as parts and accessories (including toner cartridges) is permitted.

Retailer must provide free written information to customers on:

Which take back service you provide.

How they can reuse and recycle electrical and electronic equipment.

Why this waste needs to be separated from other waste.

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the damaging effects of not recycling electrical and electronic equipment

The meaning of the wheelie bin symbol.

E-waste in Morocco: Early days, yet strong awareness

A recent report of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) entitled

Recycling: From E-Waste to Resources states that sales of electronic products in

regions such as Africa and Latin America are set to rise sharply in the next ten years.

Unless the necessary steps are taken to adequately collect and recycle materials,

many developing countries risk facing hazardous e-waste mountains with serious

consequences for the environment and public health.

In 2007, Morocco launched an e-waste project led by the Moroccan Centre for

Cleaner Production (MCCP) with the objective of conducting a diagnosis of the

country’s e-waste status. By 2008, Morocco was the only Arab country that had

concluded an e-waste assessment study to define the current e-waste management

situation.

The study concluded that households account for 73% of e-waste generated, which

is the largest share compared to companies and government with 26% and 1%

respectively. Morocco is said to throw away 13,500 metric tonnes of PCs and 15,100

metric tonnes of TV e-waste in a year.

ETHICAL:

There are some ethical standard established by government of morocco:

Retailer or manufacturer responsibility:

Retailer must provide a way for your customers to dispose of their old household

electrical and electronic equipment when you sell them the same goods new.

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The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations apply regardless

of how you sell the products, whether direct or by internet, mail order or telephone.

Retailer or manufacture must do 1 of the following:

provide a free, in-store, take back service to your customers

set up an alternative, free take back service

join the Distributor Takeback Scheme (DTS)

Tell customers which service you provide.

You must provide free written information to your customers on:

which take back service you provide

how they can reuse and recycle electrical and electronic equipment

why this waste needs to be separated from other waste

the damaging effects of not recycling electrical and electronic equipment

the meaning of the wheelie bin symbol

Shops

You must provide this information by:

displaying posters in your store about which service you provide

including information leaflets with the electrical and electronic equipment you sell

Online retailers

You must publish information about electrical and electronic waste and the service

you offer on your website.

Take back waste in store:

You must offer to take back waste of the same type as the item your customers buy

from you, regardless of brand. You must also take back items that have the same

function.

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STEEPLED ANALYSIS OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

INDUSTRY IN INDIA/GUJARAT.

SOCIAL:

Demographic and cultural aspects includes in the social factors of the external

environment. Electrical and electronics industry has also been affected by social

issues from time to time. This is mainly because Sony has so widely expanded into

different cultures and different markets that it tends to become hard to deal with all

the diversity. The social factors which influences electrical and electronics industry

varies in each country. These show the customer’s needs and the size of the

potential markets in every country.

Social factors such as health consciousness of customers and consumer health rates

might affect electrical and electronics industry. Usually in India the older population

may not be interested in the latest electrical and electronics Products which includes

more advance technology despite the better income they may receive, they are

more interested in the simplicity of the products they buy.

Home life changes have a big influence on attitudes and expectations of consumer.

Nowadays, telephone and catalogue sales are increasingly popular.

Lately many youths demand better features such as better access to entertainments

in their electronic products. This creates a demand for consumer electronics such as

Play Station Portable (PSP) and Sony MP3 Player.

Social factor involve customer’s income, attitude, behaviour and other factors of a

customer.

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Further, the availability of choices, changing pace of life, rapid urbanization, and

increased purchasing capacity of the middle class have all contributed to the growth

of the electrical and consumer durable industry.

The increasing affordability and availability of these products leads to a gradual

penetration into smaller towns which are now showing impressive sales of consumer

electronics. Some of the consumer products like refrigerators, televisions and so on

were once a lifetime purchase. But today consumers outgrow older models as new

products come into the market and find that it is easier and cheaper to buy new

electronic equipment than repair an old product.

TECHNOLOGICAL:

The electronics industry is tightly related to technology. Since technological advances

produce new electronics for companies, the speeds at which technological advances

occur and new electronics are produced make it difficult for companies to enter the

industry. By the time a new company develops a new product, a better version from

a competitor may have been developed already. To differentiate into new markets

with new products, companies must rely on innovation because it is a key to

sustainability in the electronics and electronic appliance market. This is because in

country like India consumers’ needs are constantly changing. Electronics

manufactures like Sony model their research and development around the user

experience (Sony). With new technology, companies can appeal to households by

promoting easier family and consumer interaction through electronic appliances.

Commercially, household appliances such as televisions, microwaves, and washing

machines have useful lives that eventually end. Product development through

technological advancement attempts to persuade customers into purchasing new

electronics before the useful life of their old products expire and help customers

satisfy their need in a more effective manner. Technology advances in electronics

mean faster and higher quality products. The benefits from these advances range

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from more efficient medical operations due to high resolution operating monitors to

conserving water through the use of an energy efficient washing machine.

As more green initiatives are passed, producers of electronic appliances must adapt

their product to the legal specification. With more electronic products running at a

higher efficiency with decreased energy inputs, the technology saves businesses’ and

households’ money. Technology has even evolved to the point where electronic

appliance producers are able to create products like air conditioners that are

environmentally friendly and use renewable energy. This technology helps

businesses create a brand identity that resonates with consumers who value the

environment. Companies have developed air conditioners that not only increase

efficiency, but also eliminate the gases that contribute to global warming (Savage).

Technological development guides the industry in encouraging companies to model

their products to satisfy customer needs.

In Indian context people are price sensitive and cost sensitive. So they are intended

to buy those products which consumes less electricity and also of lower in price. So

with the help of advanced technology it can be possible.

ECONOMICAL:

The country’s economic environment affects television in several ways. Indian

economy has witnessed significant growth in the last two decades. The IT sector has

contributed significantly to the overall economic growth. In recent years, the

electronic industry has been growing very rapidly. The electronics market in India

jumped from US$ 11.5 billion in 2004 to US$ 32 billion in 2009 making it one of the

fastest growing electronics market worldwide with the potential to reach US$150

billion by 2010. India’s low manufacturing costs, skilled labour, raw materials,

availability of engineering skills and opportunity to meet demand in the populous

Indian market have contributed significantly to facilitate the growth of the

electronics industry. Besides, India’s, large and growing middle class of 320-340

million has disposable income for consumer goods.

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The global recession in 2008-09 had resulted in the electronic manufacturing

services industry diminishing by 11 per cent in 2009. But the resurgence of consumer

spending in the latter part of 2009 led analysts to believe that the electronic industry

is going to enjoy a compound annual growth rate of 8 per cent in the period 2010-

2014. It is expected that India and other emerging economies will present some of

the best markets for consumer spending in 2010 and beyond. such a prediction

would imply that obsolescence would be an ever recurring factor in the growth

dynamics of the electronic manufacturing industry. The generation of such obsolete

electronic items or e-waste is therefore, likely to increase manifold in proportion to

the growth in the electronics industry.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

Climate change is something unpredictable and unchangeable. It might become a

threat to electrical and electronics industries activities and also society. Generally, it

is also give a chance to electrical and electronics industries an opportunity to

become one of the solutions.

Electrical and electronics industries tackle climate change is an important

commitment for them. This is to ensure their business continuity. Moreover,

responses and eco conscious actions must be taken before it gives impact to

electrical and electronics industries. For instance, rising sea levels and abnormal

weather which cause by climate change could predict the underlying physical risks.

Furthermore, the markets might change a flow, as their perceptions change to

another purchasing trend.

POLITICAL:

Political factors could have a direct impact on the ways of electrical and electronics

industry. Government often makes new decisions involving policy or legislation and

it affect daily business.

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In the directive of businesses, the political factors have a huge influence. An example

of political factors that affects electrical and electronics industry which includes

government laws is minimum wage law. This would affect electrical and electronics

as the minimum wage law keeps changing every year.

the government also plays a major role in ensuring companies observe corporate

social responsibility. In the Union Budget for Indian 2014 Custom duty to be

decreased for LCD and LED computer display panels below 19-inches to boost

manufacturing of LCD and LED TVs in the country. The custom duty will now be 0

(zero). Since these panels find use in making flat panel TVs and computer monitors,

in general they will go cheaper. The government is also lowering custom duty on flat

copper wires for TVs and computer manufacturing, so that the products will be

cheaper.

Cathode Ray Tube TVs (CRT TVs) will be cheaper as the Minister realizes that these

are the popular TVs that are still in use in villages. With this how the government is

going to implement the migration from analog TV to digital TV, does however needs

some explanation. Since last two years government has been busy implementing this

migration. We hope you remember the deadlines put on shifting from cable TVs to

digital cable TVs signals via set-top-boxes.

Mobile phones will be cheaper and so will be the computers in India. This will be for

products that will be manufactured in India. But, the government decides to put 10%

basic customs duties on telecom products, to discourage imports. Since India is a

major market for telecom products like phones and tablets that are mostly imported,

be it iPhones, Nexus handsets or cheap phones from the Indian Smartphone

companies. This could result in increased prices of imported telecom goods,

including phones and tablets. The government is yet to explain if this is going to

impact the Smartphone market.

In a big move to the mobile, Internet ad companies, mobile and Internet Ad revenue

will come under Service Tax net.

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Government is also planning to get Broadband to villages, and will make smart cities

in India.

In this direction, government will launch a pan India Programme called “Digital India”

to further bridge the divide between digital “haves” and “have-nots”. This would

ensure Broad band connectivity at village level, improved access to services through

IT enabled platforms, greater transparency in Government processes and increased

indigenous production of IT hardware and software for exports and improved

domestic availability.

So this are the governmental decision which will affect the electrical and electronics

industry favourably or unfavourably.

LEGAL :

India has been successfully promoting reforms in all the constituents of the Internet,

Communication and Entertainment sector. Being a signatory to the Information

Technology Agreement (ITA-I) of the World Trade Organization and with effect from

March 1, 2005 the customs duty on all the specified 217 items has been eliminated.

Industrial Licensing has been virtually abolished in the Electronics and Information

Technology sector except for manufacturing electronic aerospace and defence

equipment. There is no reservation for public sector enterprises in the Electronics

and Information Technology industry and private sector investment is welcome in

every area. Electronics and Information Technology industry can be set up anywhere

in the country, subject to clearance from the authorities responsible for control of

environmental pollution and local zoning and land use regulations.

In general, all Electronics and IT products are freely importable, with the exception

of some defence related items. All Electronics and IT products, in general, are freely

exportable, with the exception of a small negative list which includes items such as

high power microwave tubes, high end super computer and data processing security

equipment.

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ETHICAL:

There are numerous other grass roots groups and movements that ivoke traditional

wisdom and practicalethics in their expression of resistance to and concerns for

radical transformations of the local environment. With new technological

innovation, new adaption of technologies, changes in systems, upgrade of

technologies towards 21st century in different industry.

Here electronic and electrical industry have not most effect of ethical environment

of India , as India is developing country and development in differ industry and

sector day by day they are adopting new environment of electrical and electronic

industry in different industry E.g. automotive industry, information systems,

electricity industry, mainly issue of ethical environment of India is issue about the

e-waste that thee-waste if increase year by year in tones .after electronics &

electrical item use major problem is how to disposal them. ????

an environmental health scientist at University of California Irvine interviewed by Jon

Mooallem for the New York Times Magazine reports, “In a phone that you can hold

in the palm of your hand, you now have more than 200 chemical compounds,” “To

try to separate them out and study what health effects may be associated with

burning it or sinking it in water — that’s a lifetime of work for a toxicologist.”

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF STEEPLED IN TABULAR FORM....

MORROCCO INDIA

ECONOMIC

It is impact on business

and to maintain the

strong relation with

European union.

Government invest

InTechnology sector and

research and

After recession, negative

impact on electronic

industry and sales will be

decline.

Government launches

national human

development to poverty

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development.

Managing fiscal policy.

Raising international

commodity price for

growth. Recent year

electronic industry has

growing rapidly.

After recession,

electronic manufacturing

industry will diminishing.

and underdevelopment.

Reforming subsidiary

system.

Low manufacturing cost,

skilled labour, raw material,

available of skill and

opportunity to facilitate

the growth of the industry.

SOCIAL Society is continuously

changes like, taste and

preferences.

Few proportion of people

are valuable to use

advance technology.

Older population may not

interested in the latest

electronic product, which

have advance technology.

Influence the customer

needs and size of the

potential market.

For growth of industry,

focuses on availability of

choices, changing pace of

life, rapid urbanization and

increases the purchasing

capacity.

Moving towards the urban

lifestyle to increase

consumption of electronic

goods shifted from desktop

to laptop.

Impact on different culture

and market.

They interested in the

simplicity of the product.

To create demand for

customer electronics and

for better access to

electronic product.

POLITICAL

The government is

providing financial support

It has encouraged many

entrepreneurs to begin

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to businesses and start-ups

in the IT sector as

technology start-ups

generally have difficulty

obtaining financing from

Moroccan banks.

They provides two

programme INJAZ and

GENIE, which targets all

public institutions and aims

to upgrade all IT

infrastructures with better

and faster performing

computers, printers.

Cathode Ray Tube TVs (CRT

TVs) will be cheaper as the

Minister realizes that these

are the popular TVs that are

still in use in villages.

This would ensure Broad

band connectivity at village

level, improved access to

services through IT enabled

platforms.

manufacturing consumer

electronics products for sale

in Morocco and begin

expanding into France,

Senegal, Gabon and Nigeria.

In the Union Budget for

Indian 2014 Custom duty to

be decreased for LCD and LED

computer display panels

below 19-inches to boost

manufacturing of LCD and

LED TVs in the country.

The government is also

lowering custom duty on flat

copper wires for TVs and

computer manufacturing, so

that the products will be

cheaper.

In this direction, government

will launch a pan India

Programme called “Digital

India” to further bridge the

divide between digital

“haves” and “have-nots”.

TECHNOLOGICAL

Change or innovation in

technology has great

impact on electronic and

electrical industry.

To differentiate into new

markets with new products.

companies must rely on

innovation because it is a

key to sustainability in the

electronics and electronic

To promote and develop new

information technologies by

focusing on computerising

small and medium-sized

enterprises strategic

This technology helps

businesses create a brand

identity .

Indian consumers' needs are

constantly changing in

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appliance market.

Technological development

guides the industry in

encouraging companies to

model their products to

satisfy customer needs.

Private sector investment is

welcome in every area.

Electronics and Information

Technology industry can be

set up anywhere in the

country.

All Electronics and IT

products, in general, are

freely exportable, with the

exception of a small

negative.

technology.

There is no reservation for

public sector enterprises in

the Electronics and

Information Technology

industry

In general, all Electronics and

IT products are freely

importable, with the

exception of some defence

related items.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Since e-waste has a

dangerous impact on the

environment and public

health in general, and

particularly in

uncontrolled dumps, Law

28-00 is relevant as it

prohibits the mixing of

hazardous waste with

other types of waste.

This categorisation

defines the type of waste

the landfills are

authorised to receive.

In 2007, Morocco launched

an e waste project led by

A recent report of the

United Nations

Environment Programme

(UNEP) entitled Recycling:

From E-Waste to Resources

states that sales of

electronic products in

regions such as Africa and

Latin America are set to

rise sharply in the next ten

years.

By 2008, India Climate

change is something

unpredictable and

unchangeable. It might

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the Moroccan Centre for

Cleaner Production (MCCP)

with the objective of

conducting a diagnosis of

the country’s e waste

status.

Generally, it is also give a

chance to electrical and

electronics industries an

opportunity to become one

of the solutions.

Electrical and electronics

industries tackle climate

change is an important

commitment for them.

become a threat to

electrical and electronics

industries activities and

also society.

Moreover, responses and eco

conscious actions must be

taken before it gives impact

to electrical and electronics

industries.

For instance, rising sea levels

and abnormal weather which

cause by climate change

could predict the underlying

physical risks.

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SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE INDUSTRY

SWOT analysis of electrical and electronic industry in Morocco

STRENGTHS:

Well-respected employer

Well-equipped machinery

Based on “Turnkey projects” no outsourcing services

Flexible, efficient and finishing projects punctually

The only exports to benefit from the recovery of external demand were capital

goods, in particular electric cables and wires

The new aeronautical and automobile industries represent an important source of

growth and innovation for electronics and electrical industry.

Morocco today remains one of only a handful of continuously stable countries in

the Middle East and North Africa that helps electronics and electrical and other

industries.

WEAKNESSES:

No international experience

Lack of cultural knowledge about Morocco

Lack of enough labour force to assist the project abroad.

The manufacturing industries experienced weak and irregular growth in 2013. So

that will affect the demand of electronics and electrical equipments that are used in

manufacturing.

OPPORTUNITIES:

Low labour costs

Large domestic market

Emerging market and growing economy

High profits margin

Existing distribution networks

Increasing growth rate in sales /Growing demand

Low cost of shipping freight

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Many Spanish companies in the sector possible partnership

Low cost of production.

The reform of the Moroccan industrial sector, supported by the PNEI, helped

Revive and diversify the country’s industrial fabric.

The sector is increasingly attracting new investments, encouraged by the high

growth potential, the highly qualified workforce, a resolutely export-oriented

approach, diversified upstream industries, and the presence of major

international players (ABB, ST Microelectronics, Nexans, Ingelec, Thales, Alstom,

etc.)

the development of telephony and Internet networks has been positive and

telecommunication service coverage has expanded.

THREATS:

Corruption

Governmental policy on e-waste and environmental care provide unexpected theat

to electronics and electrical industry.

The most important threat to electronics and electrical industry is changing

technology.

Rising cost of raw materials – raw material cost in electronics and electrical are very

high so there is always a problem of price rise in the cost of raw material.

Too many taxes – there are too many taxes are levied by the government of

morocco to all industries which are operating in the country.

Lack of resources- electronics and electrical industry requires recourses like skilled

man power adequate technology, electricity, transportation facility that morocco is

lacking.

Lack of expertise in international trade

High cost energy, industrial land, transportation- all type of industry got affected by

this three factors.

The manufacturing industries contributed less than 15% to GDP and grew by 0.6%

Compared to 2012. So this may be threats for electronics and electrical

equipments.

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SWOT ANALYSIS OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

IN INDIA

Growing annually around 10 percent, the Indian electronics industry is projected to

touch $94 billion over the next three years, quoting a report by global consultancy

firm Frost & Sullivan.

STRENGTH:

1. Availability of cheap and skilled man power

2. Rugged performance design of domestic electrical equipment to meet tough

network demand.

3. Good mix of large private and public sector enterprises, multinational

companies and small and medium companies.

4. Domestic presence of major foreign players, either directly or through

technical collaborations with domestic manufacturers.

5. State-of-art technology in most sub-sectors at par with global standards.

6. Emerging global reputation of Indian electrical and electronic equipment for

sourcing products and components and also of Indian transmission and other

EPC contractors.

7. Matured electronic component industry

WEAKNESS:

1. Inefficient sales channels, especially for exports (weak transportation

infrastructure)

2. Sluggish integration with global manufacturing chain.

3. Failure to establish ‘brand India’ in electronics, similar to it/

4. Less emphasis on clean and environment-friendly technology, especially

recycling.

5. Growth restricted to electronic components and computer segments.

OPPORTUNITY

1. Rising domestic sales of consumer electronics, with increasing disposable

incomes.

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2. Increased off-shoring in the global electronic industry, especially in design.

3. Increased contract manufacturing.

4. Domestic demand: to sustain the envisaged annual GDP growth rate of

around 8-9% over the next 20 years, it has been estimated that India will

require to increase its electricity generation capacity by around five times by

2032.

5. Rapid growth in metros, airports and other infrastructure projects is expected

to generate huge demand for matching BTG and T&D equipment.

6. External demand: Currently, share of India’s exports in the global market is

less than 1 per cent. With the electricity sector being a sunrise sector across

the entire developing world, there exists a significant export potential for the

domestic industry.

THREATS

1. Limited access to capital

2. Over-depending on consumer electronics

3. Rising manpower and infrastructure costs

4. Shortfall in contracted manufacturing facilities

5. Over-dependency on import of key components

6. Further tightening of global environment compliance norms.

7. Free trade agreements (FTAs) with AEAN countries such as Thailand

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ABOUT GOA

OVER VIEW OF GOA

General Information about Goa

Capital of Goa Panaji

Came into existence on 30th May 1987

Geographical Location of

Goa

14°53' N and 15°40' N lattitude and 73°40' E and 74°20' E

longitude

Area 3702 s-km.

Number of Districts 2

Population 1400000 persons

Density of population 363 per s-km.

Literacy 82.32%

Languages spoken in Goa Konkani, Marathi, Hindi and English

State Bird Black crested bulbul

State Animal Gaur

State Tree Asna

Climate Moderate Climate

Airports in Goa Dabolim Airport, located at a distance of 30 Kilometers from

Panaji

History of Goa

The history of Goa can be traced back to the 3rd centuary B.C. when it was part of

Emperor Ashoka'sMauryan Empire. The next few centuaries witnessed the rise and

fall of several kingdoms in Goa. In 1510, the Portuguese defeated the ruling Bijapur

king and established a permanent settlement in Velha Goa. Even after India gained

its independence in 1947, Goa was a Portuguese overseas territory till 1961. Goa was

under the control of Portuguese for about 450 years.

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Geography of Goa

Goa lies between 14°53' N and 15°40' N lattitude and 73°40' E and 74°20' E

longitude. Geographically Goa falls in the costal region know as the Konkan and the

state has a coastline of around 100Km. This long coastline of Goa has created some

of the best beaches in the world. These beaches are the main attraction of Goa

Tourism. Zuari and Mandovi are the two main rivers flowing through the state of

Goa. These two rivers along with their tributaries drain around 70 percent of the

state. The Mormugaoharbor on the mouth of the river Zuari is one of the best

natural harbors in South Asia. Geographically Goa can be divided into 3 divisions:

1. Mountainous Region formed by Sahyadri Ranges in the east,

2. Plateau Region in the center

3. Low-lying river basins and coastal plains.

Economy of Goa

Goa exports coconuts, fruit, spices, manganese and iron ores, bauxite, fish and salt.

Goa manufacturers produce fertilizers, sugar, textiles, chemicals, iron pellets and

pharmaceuticals. Rice is the staple food. Fruit, salt, coconuts, pulses and betel(areca

nut) are also produced. Tourism plays an important role in the economy and is a

growth industry. By the end of the decade the number of hotel beds is expected to

rise tenfold from the present 10,000. The concept of homestays for visitors is being

examined and householders are being encouraged to add an extra room to their

home to accommodate paying guest. In the south of Goa beyond the Majorda resort,

five hotel complexes are being developed on Colva beach. These are situated

between the sea and the river so that during the monsoon, when the sea is too

rough and dangerous for swimming, water sports can proceed on the river.

Crops in Goa

Rice is the driving force of Goa's rural economy and hence also its staple. All over

the state, there are numerous paddy fields, cultivated by hard working farmers. But

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the best and most lucrative crop is probably the coconut which is grown in

thousands of coconut cultivations located mostly in the coastal villages but also in

the interior. The coconut tree is the source of a number of products — its sap called

toddi is a popular local liquor, the copra oil squeezed from young coconuts is used

for cooking and also sold to soap and cosmetic manufacturers; the coarse hair

surrounding the shell produces fibre for rope, coir-matting and furniture upholstery;

dried palm fronds make baskets, brooms and thatch; while the wood from fallen

trees is used to make rafters for houses. Besides coconuts, plantations of areca nuts,

mango, jackfruit and cashews are found all around Goa. Cultivation of spices and

other fruits ranging from pineapples to bananas, and pepper to cinnamon is also

quite common in many rural areas.

Ethnicity and Surnames in Goa

The people of Goa are Indo-Aryan and are closely related to the neighbouring

Marathi people. The majority of Goa’s population comprises of the Aryan Marathas.

The present chief minister of Goa, PratapsinhRane belongs to a royal clan of

Maratha. The common surnames of Marathas are Rane, Sawant, Kadam, Porob and

many others. For a listing of Goan Maratha surnames, see Maratha Clan System.

Most of the Goan Marathas are closely related to the Maratha people of the

neighbouring region of Sawantvadi, which was a former princely state and is often

called the sister-region of Goa. The other major ethnic groups of Goa are

GoudSaraswat Brahmins and Christians. The GoudSaraswats trace their lineage to

the Saraswatiriver, although the exact location of which is unknown. The surnames

amongst Saraswats include Benegal, Bhat, Shenoy, Pai, Prabhu etc

TRANSPOTATION CONNECTIVITY HOW TO REACH GOA

By Air

Goa’s airport, Dabolim, is 29 km south of Panaji, on the coast near Vasco da Gama.

Most of India’s domestic airlines operate services here, and several direct charter

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companies fly into Goa from the UK and Europe. Indian Airlines connects Goa with

Bombay, Bangalore, Cochin, Trivandrum and Delhi.

By Train

TheKonkan Railway connects Goa with Mumbai and Mangalore. The main station in

Goa is Madgaon in Margao, but expresses and passenger trains stop at most other

stations along the line.

By Boat

Passenger/vehicle ferries cross the state’s many rivers.

By Motorcycle

Goa is one of the few places in India where hiring a motorcycle or scooter is both

cheap and easy, and the relatively short distances make travel a breeze, although

India is no place to learn to ride a motorcycle, or even a scooter. Every other

traveller you meet seems to have been involved in a bike accident of some

description. Bikes available include old Enfield, more modern Tamaha 100s and the

gearless Kinetic Honda scooters. Rental prices vary according to season, length of

hire and quality of the bike. In most cases you don’t need to provide a deposit, but

you’ll probably be asked for your passport details and the name of your hotel.

Guesthouses, hotels and places where taxi drivers congregate are good places to hire

a bike, but you’ll get plenty of offers on the street at beach resorts. Motorcycle are a

licensed form of taxi in Goa.

By Road

Goa is connected by the National Highways - NH4A, NH17 and NH17A to the

neighbouring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.

The industry in Goa is ranked fourth in the country by a study conducted by the Rajiv

Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies and Confederation of India Industry. So

the industry in Goa has emerged as one of favorable destination for investment.

Being both investor-friendly as well as environment -friendly, Goa has one of the

highest per capita income ratios in the country, one of the highest literacy rates, the

highest road, rail, air and sea network density, the lowest crime rates, and a

harmonious trade union-management relationship. All these factors, combined,

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contribute towards a healthy environment for the industry in Goa.

Several Central and state organizations have been set up over the years with the

aims and objectives of securing and assisting in the rapid and orderly establishment

of Industrial Areas, Industrial Estates and industries in Goa. The following Central

and State government institutions are active developers of industry in Goa:

The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Goa, Daman and Diu.

The Goa, Daman & Diu Industrial Development Corporation (GDDIDC).

The Goa Handicrafts, Rural & Small Scale Industries

Development Corporation (GHRSSIDC).

The Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC).

The Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI).

The Maharashtra Industrial & Technical Consultancy Organisation (MITCON).

The Maharashtra State Financial Corporation (MSFC).

The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC).

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

The Small Industries Service Institute (SISI).

The government of Goa has also formulated certain policies to operate the industry

in Goa. Some of the features of the Industrial Policy of Goa - 2003 announced by the

Goa Government are given below:

Fast clearance of investment.

Creation of Industrial Parks, Industrial Estates, Roads, Power, Water,

Communications, IT enabled services etc.

Strengthening of human resource base.

Introduction of new subsidy schemes.

Promotion of cottage industries.

Given its extremely efficient and useful sea network, export too forms a major

industry in Goa; thus rendering the operations conducted by the Mormugao Port

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Trust a profitable one. Mormugao Port was declared a Major Port on 2.12.1963. It is

one of the oldest ports on the west coast of India. It is a major iron ore exporting

Port of India with an annual throughput of around 18 million tones of iron ore. The

Port accounts for about 50% of India's iron ore export. Apart from ore, there has also

been a steady increase in liquid bulk and general cargo traffic since 1963.

Fishing also constitutes a major industry in Goa. Out of 11 talukas of the state,

people from 8 talukas are involved in fishing activities and fishermen from 42 villages

are involved in marine fishing. There are over 30,000 fishermen in the state, with the

population of active fishermen standing at 12,000. The state has a registered fleet of

1,134 mechanized boats, 755 country crafts, 1963 non-motorized country crafts and

6463 nets. Apart from these, there are five fish landing centers and 14 fish landing

ramps.

ECONOMY OF GOA

Goa is one of the hottest tourist destinations of the country. The place is blessed

with immense natural beauty and is always crowded with tourists. Thus the

hospitality sector is one of the major contributor to the economy of Goa. Goa has

two main tourist seasons: winter and summer when the hotels and resorts of Goa

earn handsomely. Some other things that boost the economy of Goa are agriculture,

business and commerce, electronic and IT industry, fisheries, mining etc.

Agriculture : The main plantation crops of Goa are coconut, areca nut, cashew and

garden crops like mango, pineapple, jackfruits and bananas. Other than these the

state largely depends on its neighbors like Karnataka and Maharashtra for day-to-

day needs of agricultural produce like vegetables, etc. Goa is also notable for its low

beer, wine and spirits prices due to its very low excise duty on alcohol.

Mining : Goa is the costal land which is rich in minerals and ores and mining. Mining

in Goa focuses on ores of iron, Bauxite, manganese, clays, limestone and silica. The

leaders in the Goan Iron Ore industry include Sesa Goa and Dempo.

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Other Industries : The electronic industry in Goa doesn't lag behind either. The other

medium scale industries include the manufacturing of pesticides, fertilizers, tires,

tubes, footwear, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, wheat products, steel rolling, fruits and

fish canning, cashew nuts, textiles, brewery products.

Fisheries : Goa is a costal state having a vast coastline of 105 kms. The state is

imbedded with many water bodies, which are great source of seafood and pearls.

Thus the other main strength of the Goan economy is the fishing industry. It also

provides employment to a large number of people in Goa.

SWOT ANALYSIS ON INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT IN GOA

STRENGTHS:

Goa’s biggest strength is the high literacy rate in the State. Its medical

infrastructure also puts it way ahead of most other States in India as reflected in the

health achievements of the population.

The small size of the State makes it possible for Goa to become a model state of

the country. The high political participation and involvement in local affairs can

increase self-regulation in the community and make devolution and decentralisation

effective.

WEAKNESSES:

The growing population and an unregulated tourism growth have placed

unsustainable demands on the natural resources of the State.

Mining which has had its positive economic effects has also placed large costs on

the environment and health of the local population.

The rising cost of living has also disturbed the staple diet and nutrition basket of

the local population.

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OPPORTUNITIES:

Goa has a large educated manpower with the ability to read and write in English.

This is a big asset that would help it to integrate into the global knowledge economy.

The clean environment, presence of few non-polluting industries and a large

medical infrastructure provides potential for health tourism which needs to be

tapped carefully without overdrawing on the natural resources.

THREATS:

Economic growth has also seen a number of structural changes in Goa. There has

been a growing inequality in the State and this needs long-term policy solutions. The

decline in nutritional status both due to higher prices during some peak tourist

season and lifestyle changes also needs to be taken note of.

The declining sex ratio is a matter of grave concern. There is growing incidence of

suicides, violence and crime especially against women, senior citizens and children

which needs to be addressed.

As incomes in the State have grown, so has vehicular traffic. Inadequate traffic

supervision of vehicles and road rage is leading to a large number of casualties and

fatal accidents on Goa’s roads.

Most importantly, the lack of strict enforcement of rules and regulations is the

largest threat to Goa.

ECONOMICS OF THE FISHING INDUSTRY IN GOA

FISHING INDUSTRY AND GOA’S ECONOMY

Marine fisheries are one of Goa’s major industries. Its significance lies in three main

areas: as a source of animal protein for human consumption, as a source of

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employment, and as a source of foreign exchange earnings. The contribution of the

fishing industry in generating employment cannot be underestimated. Barbosa

(2002) points out that Goa has 71 fishing villages and 22,000 fishermen, while data

provided by Government of Goa confirms that out of 11 talukas of the State,

fishermen from 8 talukas are involved in fishing activities and fishermen from 42

villages are involved in marine fishing. The estimated population of fishermen in the

state is over 30,000 and population of active fishermen is 12,000.

TRENDS IN FISH CATCH

TABLE 7 :Trends In Fish Catch (in tons) 2005-2012

Sr. No Year Marine Catch Inland Catch Total

(Base) 1995 27210 1430 28640

1 2006 91277 3270 94547

2 2007 67236 3474 70710

3 2008 60075 3365 63440

4 2009 64563 3570 68133

5 2010 69386 3749 73135

6 2011 67563 3684 71247

7 2012 90990 4321 95311

Source: The Economic Survey, Government of Goa, Various Issues

INTERTPRETATION:

As in year 2006 compare to 1995 after one decade fish catch industry increase

three times . after this year it s decrease in constantly till 2011and after that it s

showing positive trend in 2012 with highest fish catch..

Electronic and electrical Industry in Goa

Overview

The Government has emphasised the importance of a strong electronic industry in

an emerging Information Society in the coming years. And focussed on building a

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robust infrastructure and framing and implementing an Information Technology

Policy for providing a framework of actions and future guidance. The

recommendations of this policy include Action Plans, IT Governance and

development of Software industry.

Infrastructure

As a major attraction and boost to Electronics Industry, the State Government plans

to set up the following centres with the help of ET&T, a public sector unit under the

Department of Electronics, Government of India.

Software Development & Export Centre

Electronics Design & Technology Centre

Raw Materials Bank

The Electronic Test & Development Centre

It provides varied testing facilities for different components and assemblies in electronics.

Goa is emerging to be a software paradise. Incentives to set up a software export centre in Goa are:

100% foreign equity allowed in Software Technology Park Scheme

Income tax concessions

High-speed data communication links at competitive tariffs

Access to domestic market

No Customs and Central Excise duties

Re-export of capital goods permitted

The Software Technology Park (STP)

The first of the Software Technology Park (STP) complex is coming up at Verna, just

about 12 kms. from Goa airport. The STP, besides providing excellent infrastructure

viz. building and data communication facilities, also acts as a nodal point for a single-

window clearance. Various multinationals and household names in the electronic

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and software sectors have already set shops here. Some of the facilities provided for

these sectors are:

Very centrally located position

Built-up premises to suit your requirements

High-speed data communication links

Adequate power and water supply

Conference hall

Business centre

Centralised communication facilities, office automation facilities, etc

Income tax concessions

Recognition as a Priority sector.

The Information Super Highway Corridor

The proposed information super highway corridor at Panaji-Verna-Vasco-Mormugao

is aimed at providing high-speed, state-of-the-art data communication and

multimedia facilities like:

Digital high-speed services

Internet services

Electronic Data Interchange

Satellite communication

Optical fibre network

Other related services

Information Technology Policy

The IT policy of the Government of Goa envisages the use of IT in the Government

Administration, Education, Industry, Health, Entertainment & Leisure Industry, and

Empowerment and Social Equity. Development of Software Industry is an important

component of this policy.

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Action Plan for IT

Setting up of Department of Information Technology

Setting up of Software Technology Park Authority

Setting up a Information Supercorridor

Setting up a High-Powered IT Council

Setting up of more IT Companies

Attracting Multinationals and NRI

Trade opportunity for Goa to trade with morocco and Gujarat.

Goa is the biggest manufacturer of x-ray tubes and India is exporting x-ray tube to

morocco so its and opportunity for companies who are situated at Goa to do

business through expansion, merger or establishing new entity in morocco. Goa also

can spread their business by trading x-ray tubes to Gujarat. Fishing industry and

tourism industry are the industry for which Goa is well known there is a relation

between goa and morocco but it can be increase by doing some more efforts.

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CONCLUSION:

Morocco today remains one of only a handful of continuously stable countries in the

Middle East and North Africa. The Moroccan economy improved in 2013, with

overall growth of 4.7% supported by good agricultural results. The tourism industry

is growing and brings in a large portion of the country’s foreign exchange earnings.

GDP in 2013 was 8.6%. This is forecast to rise by 8.1% in 2014.

The study of report conveys that the overall performance of the Moroccan economy

has been encouraging and advantageous because of political stability & some

government actions. There are many opportunities created by introducing free trade

agreement (FTA) with United States. Morocco has mid size economy the country had

main relation with European Union with France as this country is largest creditor of

morocco.

From the report it has been found that there are many environmental factors which

encourage the growth of electronics and electrical industry. The macro

environmental factors affecting very much to electronics and electrical industry and

provide opportunity as well as threat.

We found from the report that growth in automobile and aeronautical industry

ignite the growth of electronic industry. Governmental programs like ‘’offer

morocco’’ and ‘’digital morocco’’ mainly focuses on electronics and electrical

industry.

There is a harmonious trade between India and morocco. But corrective steps yet to

be taken to enhance the bilateral trade between both the countries.

China is biggest exporter of electronics equipment there are many equipments that

morocco import from china so India can emphasis on those equipments in the way

that morocco can be attract to import those equipments from India.

From the report also we can conclude that India is going to become sufficient

manufacture electronics and electrical equipments and in future there is a possibility

of growth in electronic and electrical industry.

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The problem of e-waste is there, the government of both of the country are very

much aware about environmental condition they formed such rules and regulation

that restrict the growth of electronics and electrical industry.

Goa is the biggest manufacturer of x-ray tubes and India is exporting x-ray tube to

morocco so its and opportunity for companies who are situated at Goa to do

business through expansion, merger or establishing new entity in morocco.

So by the study of entire report we can conclude that there is a wide scope and

opportunity of electronics and electrical segment in morocco.

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Company profile

Hariram Engineering

Mr. Gautam Chandu (Proprietor)

No. 97, Gate No. 1, Devchand Industrial Estate, Near Udhana South Zone Office,

Opposite Navjivan Hyundai Showroom, Udhana

Surat - 394210

Gujarat, India

www.harirameng.com

PHONE NUMBER : 08373913638, 9427231747

BUSINESS TYPE : manufacturer , exporter

products & Services

New Items : Roll To Roll Lamination Machines

Electrical Panel.

Paper Plate Making Machine

Disposable Plate Making Machine

Paper Plate Machine

Buffet Plate Making Machine

Semi Automatic Dona Making Machine

Reel to Sheet Cutting Machine

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