Morocco: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan fruit market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Morocco

In value terms, fruit production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Morocco dropped slightly to X tons per ha, reducing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 fruits production in Morocco amounted to X ha, standing approx. at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Morocco, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from Morocco were France ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into Morocco was estimated at X tons, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Morocco, together accounting for X% of total imports. Egypt, Spain, Algeria, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Peru, Cote d'Ivoire and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to Morocco were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Portugal ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Algeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Costa Rica, Italy, Ecuador, Peru, Cote d'Ivoire and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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