Morocco: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan melon market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Morocco

In value terms, melon production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average melon yield in Morocco totaled X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average melon yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in Morocco; with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to melon production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, the amount of melons exported from Morocco contracted markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, overseas purchases of melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Honduras (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Costa Rica ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Honduras ($X per ton) and Costa Rica ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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 more modest paces of growth.

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