Morocco: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan eggplant market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild increase. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in Morocco

In value terms, eggplant production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Morocco declined markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The eggplant yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Morocco; waning by X% on 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant harvested area increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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Eggplant Exports

Exports from Morocco

For the third year in a row, Morocco recorded growth in overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, eggplant exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mauritania amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mauritania totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw strong growth. The smallest decline of X% was in 2013. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X kg) and Spain (X kg) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest eggplant suppliers to Morocco were France ($X) and Spain ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform