China's $150 million investment in Batuya boosts industrial transformation at Nador port

Economy of the East

The Batouya (Ibtouine) region in the Nador region is witnessing a remarkable industrial development, after the Chinese group Ningbo Boway Alloy Material announced an investment project worth 150 million dollars to establish a new factory within the industrial platform in Batouya. The group, which specializes in the development and production of high-performance metal materials, aims through this investment to strengthen its position in the international market, while taking advantage of Nador's privileged geographical location.

According to Chinese media, the new factory will focus on the production of metal alloys for the automotive and battery industry. The expected production capacity is 30,000 tons per year of specialized metal alloys used in advanced industries, including batteries, electrical transformers, thermal and mechanical insulation systems. The products are primarily destined for the US and European markets.

Project Details and Timeline

The project spans 188,000 square meters and will be managed by a new Moroccan subsidiary, Boway Alloy New Materials Morocco. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026, and the facility is expected to be officially handed over in 2029, making it one of the most prominent foreign industrial units in the Eastern Province.

The Chinese group considers the strategic location of Nador and its proximity to the West Mediterranean port to be a key factor in facilitating exports to international markets. This proximity contributes to reducing delivery times for major Fortune 500 companies, making the investment a strategic step in China's plans to strengthen its industrial presence in North Africa.

Nador is a rising industrial destination

This Chinese investment does not come in isolation from a wider context of industrial development in the region. A production unit of the Chinese group Aeolon Technology has already been launched in the same industrial zone, specializing in the manufacture of wind turbine blades with an investment of 2.21 billion dirhams. The project aims to supply European, African and Middle Eastern markets with more than 50 blades per year.

Another project for the production of car tires is also underway in the same region, reflecting the growing trend of foreign investors choosing Nador as an industrial base to serve international markets. Together, these projects put Nador on the map of the most promising industrial destinations in Morocco, opening up new prospects for employment and local economic development.