Chemical supply in Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Phosphate processing at nearby Jorf Lasfar sets much of the industrial tone around Casablanca, creating demand for process chemicals, inorganic reagents and lab supplies. The city is also where most Moroccan pharmaceutical producers are based, formulating for the domestic market and increasingly for West Africa, which keeps APIs and intermediates in steady demand. Automotive suppliers, textile and leather finishers and food processors in the Casablanca-Settat region buy solvents and specialty inputs. Zemixal ships from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Casablanca port, normally through Tanger Med or another Mediterranean hub, and flies small orders from Mumbai. Each consignment carries a COA and a GHS SDS.
Morocco Delivery factsDelivering to Casablanca
Sea freight to Casablanca typically takes 22–30 days, usually via Tanger Med. Air cargo via Mumbai to CMN usually takes 3–5 days.
| Region | Casablanca-Settat |
|---|---|
| City profile | Port city |
| Nearest port | Casablanca / Tanger Med (transhipment) |
| Coordinates | 33.57°, -7.59° |
| Straight-line distance from Nhava Sheva | 8,006 km |
| Sea transit to Morocco | 18–26 days port to port |
| Air transit | 3–6 days |
Casablanca lies about 8,006 km in a straight line from Nhava Sheva, our main export gateway. Distances are estimates for planning only.
Transit timeline
- 1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
- 3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
- 1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
- 18–26 daysOcean transit to Casablanca
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
- 2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: Ministry of Energy Transition & Sustainable Development / Ministry of Industry.
Indicative total by sea to Morocco: 25–43 days
Industries we serve in Casablanca
Most requested divisions
Paperwork with each delivery
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- Import commitment/declaration via PortNet
- Prior authorisation for regulated chemicals where applicable
- AMMPS approval for APIs where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Often ordered for Casablanca
A sample from APIs, the division buyers here ask for most.
