150 TPH Phosphate Rock Cone Crusher Price in Casablanca Morocco

Morocco's Phosphate Position Is Not Really About Volume

Morocco holds roughly 68% of the world's phosphate rock reserves, with an average ore grade of 33% P₂O₅ and some deposits exceeding 34%. Yet the country produced only about 36 million tonnes in 2025, which is just 14% of global output. That gap between reserves and production is the single most important fact for anyone selling equipment into this market. OCP Group, the state phosphate enterprise, has been expanding downstream capacity aggressively, with fertilizer production already at 16 million tonnes per year and a target of 20 million tonnes by 2027 under its SP2M programme. A 150 TPH cone crusher sits inside that expansion logic. It is not a speculative sale. It is a component in a supply chain that Morocco is deliberately building out.

What the Numbers Say About Crushing Demand

The search data tells a more complicated story than the headline reserve figures suggest. Crude phosphate production in Morocco fell 9.9% year-on-year at the end of February 2026, and was down 12.4% over the first five months of the year, following a 14.5% increase the year before. Exports of phosphates and derivatives dropped 16.5% in the same period. These are not numbers that suggest a market in freefall. They suggest a market that is recalibrating, with OCP shifting its focus from raw ore exports toward processed products.

That shift has a direct equipment implication. Raw ore export requires crushing to a shippable size. Downstream processing — fertilizer production, phosphoric acid, and increasingly battery-grade materials — requires much finer and more consistent feed. A 2500 TPD complex phosphate ore processing plant in Morocco is documented using a three-stage crushing system with jaw and cone crushers, followed by flotation, thickening, and filtration. The cone crusher is not an optional component in that circuit. It is the stage that delivers the particle size the flotation circuit needs.

Casablanca's Role Is Shifting, and That Matters for Equipment Buyers

Casablanca Port has been the traditional main port for Moroccan phosphate rock exports since 1921, and unprocessed ore exports remain concentrated there. But the port is congested. In early 2026, OCP reported that congestion at Casablanca ports was disrupting feed phosphate and soluble MAP container exports, alongside weather-related delays at Jorf Lasfar and Safi. Longer term, OCP's strategy is shifting the ore export terminal at Casablanca toward phase-out, with Jorf Lasfar and Safi taking on larger roles.

For a crushing plant operator in the Casablanca supply corridor, this has two practical consequences. First, if you are selling into the domestic processing market rather than export, the port congestion is less of a factor. Second, the equipment you install now should be sized for the feed material OCP and its contractors are actually processing, not for a raw ore export specification that is being phased out. A 150 TPH cone crusher configured for secondary or tertiary reduction in a beneficiation circuit is aligned with where the market is going.

Sizing the Cone Crusher for 150 TPH of Phosphate Rock

Phosphate rock from Moroccan sedimentary deposits is not particularly hard by mineral processing standards, but it is abrasive and often carries clay and carbonate gangue. A cone crusher in this service typically sits in the secondary or tertiary position, receiving feed from a primary jaw crusher and delivering a product fine enough for screening and, in flotation circuits, for milling. The table below gives reference parameters for a machine in the 150 TPH class.

Reference figures only. Actual specifications depend on ore hardness, moisture, and target product. Please consult our online customer service for the latest parameters tailored to your application.

The cavity selection matters more than the headline capacity number. A coarse cavity will pass more material through in a single pass but may not achieve the reduction ratio the downstream circuit needs. A fine cavity achieves the reduction but reduces throughput and accelerates liner wear. The right choice depends on whether the cone crusher is the final crushing stage before milling or the middle stage in a three-crusher circuit.

What a 150 TPH Phosphate Cone Crusher Costs

Equipment pricing for a cone crusher in this class varies with configuration, automation level, and liner specification. A brand-new multi-cylinder hydraulic cone crusher with hydraulic adjustment and manganese liners typically falls between USD 38,000 and USD 95,000. A complete secondary crushing station — including vibrating feeder, discharge conveyor, and control panel — generally runs USD 80,000 to USD 200,000. These are equipment costs only. Freight to Casablanca, inland transport to the mine or processing site, customs clearance, foundations, and commissioning add a further layer.

The table below gives an indicative breakdown for a secondary crushing station.

Reference pricing only. Actual quotations depend on final configuration, shipping terms, and optional features. Please confirm current pricing with our online customer service.

The Import Duty Structure That Shapes Landed Cost

Morocco applies a 20% value-added tax on most imported goods, including machinery. But there is a significant exemption available for equipment imported for investment purposes. If the declared value of the production equipment or machinery reaches 2 million MAD or more, the import can qualify for exemption from both import duties and VAT, subject to approval by the Ministry of Finance and the tax authority, with the process registered through PortNet.

For a phosphate processing plant, that threshold is easily met. The exemption process requires documentation that confirms the equipment is for industrial use and not for resale. Preparing that documentation before the equipment ships, rather than after it arrives at Casablanca, reduces the risk of a shipment sitting in port while paperwork is resolved.

Beyond the general investment exemption, Morocco's mining sector offers additional incentives. Mining equipment can benefit from corporate tax deductions of up to 30% for low-energy crushing stations and tailings environmental equipment, and VAT exemption on equipment imports for the first five years. The country's free trade agreements with the EU and other partners also mean that equipment compliant with CE certification can circulate with zero tariffs in some cases. Working with a supplier who can provide the technical documentation these applications require simplifies the process.

Power, Maintenance, and the Operating Cost That Decides Profitability

The purchase price is visible. The operating cost is what determines whether the plant makes money. Phosphate rock is abrasive, and cone crusher liners wear. A set of Mn18Cr2 liners running on Moroccan phosphate might last 800 to 1,200 hours depending on the abrasiveness of the ore and the closed side setting. A lower-grade liner might last half that. The cost per tonne difference is larger than the price difference between grades.

Morocco's industrial power supply is more reliable than in many mining jurisdictions, and OCP's operations are connected to the national grid. But voltage fluctuations and planned outages still occur. A cone crusher with a robust hydraulic power unit and reliable overload protection rides through short interruptions better than one that relies on sensitive electronics. The same logic applies to the maintenance regime: a crusher that can be adjusted and serviced quickly, with readily available wear parts, will spend less time stopped and more time processing.

How OCP Mechanical Company Approaches Moroccan Phosphate Projects

OCP Mechanical Company has manufactured mining equipment for over 40 years. We build cone crushers, jaw crushers, impact crushers, VSI sand making machines, vibrating screens, feeders, and complete crushing plants. Every machine is new. For a 150 TPH phosphate rock cone crusher in Casablanca, our engineering team can review your feed characteristics, target product size, and circuit configuration, and recommend a cavity and liner specification that matches your ore rather than a generic catalogue number.

Because we sell direct from our factory, there is no distributor margin in the price. Our technical team works with you on the layout and equipment selection, and we can supply the technical documentation that Moroccan customs and the tax authority expect to see for investment exemption applications.

Our online customer service team is available 24 hours a day to discuss specifications, provide updated pricing, and help you work out which configuration suits your operation. If you are evaluating a phosphate crushing circuit in Morocco, click the chat button and start the conversation.

All price information provided is for reference only; final quotes depend on equipment configuration, shipping terms, optional features, and current exchange rates. Product specifications are continuously updated; please consult our online customer service for the latest parameters tailored to your application.