Morocco: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Morocco

In 2023, the Moroccan garlic market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Garlic consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in Morocco

In value terms, garlic production rose to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Garlic production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average garlic yield in Morocco surged to X tons per ha, growing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the average garlic 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 2023, approx. X ha of garlic were harvested in Morocco; reducing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2023, overseas shipments of garlic increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold. Mali (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for garlic exported from Morocco were Spain ($X), Poland ($X) and Mali ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2023, overseas purchases of garlic were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, garlic imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) was the main garlic supplier to Morocco, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at X%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform