Morocco: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Morocco

The Moroccan cherry and sour cherry market shrank rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Morocco

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Morocco dropped rapidly to X tons per ha, declining by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cherries and sour cherries production in Morocco totaled X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The cherry and sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Morocco, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Mali and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Morocco worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mali (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Morocco

Cherry and sour cherry imports into Morocco declined notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Morocco, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X), Spain ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to Morocco, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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