Morocco: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan onion and shallot market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible reduction. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Morocco

In value terms, onion and shallot production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of onion and shallot in Morocco fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot yield remained 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, the harvested area of onion and shallot in Morocco was estimated at X ha, surging by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, exports of onion and shallot from Morocco rose significantly to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Morocco, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 Burkina Faso (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Morocco

Onion and shallot imports into Morocco soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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