Morocco: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan watermelon market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Morocco

In value terms, watermelon production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a slight 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, production decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average watermelon yield in Morocco stood at X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The watermelon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 watermelons production in Morocco contracted slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to watermelon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Morocco

For the eleventh year in a row, Morocco recorded growth in overseas shipments of watermelons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, watermelon exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of watermelon exports from Morocco, with a combined X% share of total exports. Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for watermelon exported from Morocco worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

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

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, purchases abroad of watermelons decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of watermelon to Morocco, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against 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 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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