Morocco: Couscous Market 2022

Couscous Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan couscous market rose slightly to $X in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight downturn. Couscous consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Couscous Production in Morocco

In value terms, couscous production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Couscous Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, overseas shipments of couscous decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, couscous exports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for couscous exports from Morocco, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, couscous exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for couscous exports from Morocco, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average couscous export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Couscous Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, imports of couscous into Morocco plummeted to X tons, declining by -X% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, couscous imports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of couscous to Morocco, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, couscous imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to +X%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of couscous to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform