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Our flagship EVOH material series — engineered for Morocco's demanding packaging and industrial requirements.
Morocco is rapidly emerging as a key hub for advanced packaging manufacturing in North Africa and the broader MENA region. As the country accelerates industrial modernization through its National Industrial Acceleration Plan, demand for high-performance barrier film technologies — including EVOH cast film lines — is growing at an unprecedented pace.
Morocco's packaging industry is valued at over $2.5 billion and growing at 6–8% annually. The country's strategic position as a gateway between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East has attracted significant foreign direct investment in food processing, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods — all sectors that require high-barrier EVOH film solutions. Casablanca, Tangier, and Agadir serve as major industrial clusters where cast film line installations are rapidly increasing.
Agriculture accounts for approximately 14% of Morocco's GDP, and the country is one of Africa's largest exporters of fresh produce, including tomatoes, citrus fruits, olives, and seafood. EVOH cast film lines are essential for producing modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films that extend shelf life and maintain product quality during export to European and Gulf markets. The Souss-Massa region alone ships hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fresh produce annually, creating enormous demand for barrier packaging.
Morocco's pharmaceutical industry is the second largest in Africa, with annual production exceeding $700 million. Stringent EU-aligned regulatory standards require pharmaceutical manufacturers to use high-barrier packaging materials with superior oxygen and moisture protection. EVOH-based blister films and flexible packaging produced on cast film lines are increasingly specified for drug packaging, medical devices, and diagnostic equipment manufactured and exported from Morocco.
Morocco has become one of Africa's top automotive manufacturing hubs, with Renault and Stellantis operating major plants in Tangier and Kenitra. The automotive supply chain demands protective packaging for electronic components, sensors, and precision parts — applications where EVOH high-barrier films provide critical moisture and oxygen protection. The growing electronics assembly sector in Free Trade Zones further amplifies this demand.
Morocco enacted a comprehensive plastic bag ban in 2016 and continues to tighten environmental regulations on single-use plastics. This regulatory environment is accelerating the shift toward recyclable, thin-gauge, and high-performance multi-layer films incorporating EVOH barriers — which allow significant material reduction while maintaining or improving protective performance. TPS's eco-conscious EVOH formulations align perfectly with Morocco's sustainability agenda.
Morocco enjoys free trade agreements with the EU, USA, Turkey, and numerous Arab countries. Manufacturers using internationally certified EVOH barrier films gain a significant competitive advantage in accessing these markets. TPS's EVOH materials meet EU food contact regulations, FDA standards, and international quality benchmarks — making them ideal for Moroccan exporters seeking to enter or expand in premium international markets.
Understanding the key forces shaping the adoption and evolution of EVOH cast film technology across Morocco and the wider MENA region.
Moroccan converters are increasingly investing in co-extrusion cast film lines capable of producing 5-layer, 7-layer, and 9-layer structures incorporating EVOH as the core barrier layer. This trend is driven by the need to combine oxygen barrier performance with heat-sealability, puncture resistance, and printability in a single film structure — reducing both material usage and production costs.
Morocco's fresh produce export industry is rapidly adopting MAP technology to extend shelf life and reduce post-harvest losses. EVOH cast films are the preferred barrier material for MAP applications due to their exceptional oxygen transmission rate (OTR) performance, enabling Moroccan exporters to ship perishable goods to distant markets while maintaining freshness and reducing food waste.
Historically, Morocco relied heavily on imported barrier films from Europe and Asia. The government's industrial strategy now incentivizes local production through tax benefits and industrial zone infrastructure. Leading Moroccan packaging groups are establishing local cast film extrusion facilities, creating direct demand for high-quality EVOH resins and technical support from global suppliers like TPS.
Forward-looking Moroccan manufacturers are beginning to integrate active packaging concepts — such as oxygen scavengers combined with EVOH barrier layers — to achieve near-zero oxygen environments inside packaging. This trend is particularly relevant for premium olive oil, argan oil, and specialty food products that Morocco exports globally and that require maximum oxidation protection.
Moroccan cast film line operators are adopting Industry 4.0 technologies including real-time process monitoring, AI-driven quality control, and predictive maintenance systems. TPS supports this digital transition by providing EVOH resins with consistent, tightly controlled melt flow and barrier properties that are compatible with automated production environments and reduce process variability.
As a predominantly Muslim country with a thriving halal food export industry, Morocco requires packaging materials that comply with halal certification standards. TPS EVOH resins are free from animal-derived components and meet international halal packaging material requirements — a critical compliance factor for Moroccan food manufacturers targeting Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian export markets.
EVOH cast film lines serve a wide range of critical packaging and industrial applications across Morocco's diverse economic sectors.
Since its establishment in 1950, TPS Specialty Chemical Limited has always focused on innovation and development in the chemical industry. Headquartered in Argentina, after more than 70 years of development, TPS has grown into one of the leading companies in the global chemical industry. We have branches around the world, especially in Hong Kong, which has laid the foundation for our rapid growth in the global market.
As a company with an international vision, TPS actively seeks in-depth cooperation with well-known local chemical companies in many countries and regions to jointly develop a series of innovative products with market competitiveness. Guided by the philosophy of "complete product categories, integrated services, and deep value-chain expertise," TPS focuses on EVOH resin, CPP and PVDC raw materials, specialty equipment, and high-performance plastic additives.
In the Chinese mainland, TPS has set up the R&D center in Chongqing City to focus on the research and development of high-tech materials and successfully launched high-barrier material EVOH resin. This product is widely used in food packaging, medicine and cosmetics with its excellent gas barrier properties and chemical stability, meeting the market's growing demand for high-performance materials.
Get Product InformationTPS Specialty Chemical Limited has a team of experienced professionals, including chemical engineers, R&D experts and marketing personnel. With their deep industry knowledge and rich practical experience, they provide strong support for the company's continuous innovation and development.
We always attach importance to the growth and training of employees, and strive to encourage teamwork and innovation in a positive working environment so that every employee can fully realize their potential. Our R&D team combines the technical advantages of multi-parties and is committed to continuously improving the quality and performance of products in order to better serve customers and the market.
Looking to the future, TPS Specialty Chemical Limited will continue to expand its global business and actively respond to market challenges with the purpose of "innovation-driven, win-win cooperation." We believe that through close cooperation with partners, TPS will play a more important role in the global chemical industry and create greater value for customers and society.
Why Morocco's leading manufacturers choose TPS EVOH cast film line solutions.
Independent R&D capabilities, multiple patents, advanced production processes and technological innovation capabilities — meeting market demand for high-quality EVOH products in Morocco.
Large plant and production scale enable efficient production capacity, achieving large-scale output and reducing unit costs — ensuring reliable supply for Morocco's growing packaging industry.
TPS provides diversified products covering multiple fields including EVOH resins, CPP, PVDC, and specialty additives — meeting all of Morocco's diverse packaging and industrial material needs.
Focused on sustainable development, actively adopting environmentally friendly materials and technologies that meet Morocco's modern environmental standards and EU export requirements.
Explore our full portfolio of EVOH high-barrier materials — engineered for Morocco's food, pharmaceutical, electronic, and industrial packaging applications.