Morocco: Pimenta Pepper Market 2024

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan pimenta pepper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Pimenta pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Morocco

In value terms, pimenta pepper production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pimenta pepper in Morocco dropped to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The pimenta pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 pimenta pepper production in Morocco stood at X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pimenta pepper production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Morocco

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of pimenta pepper decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Morocco, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw buoyant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, imports of pimenta pepper into Morocco skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Algeria (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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