Morocco: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan artichoke market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Artichoke consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Artichoke Production in Morocco

In value terms, artichoke production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of artichokes in Morocco shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The artichoke yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

The artichoke harvested area in Morocco stood at X ha in 2022, growing by 6.4% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 12%. The artichoke harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, the amount of artichokes exported from Morocco contracted markedly to X tons, declining by -58.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 442% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 427%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for artichoke exports from Morocco, accounting for a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, artichoke exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.1% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+45.1% per year) and Belgium (+33.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for artichoke exported from Morocco worldwide, together comprising 55% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +91.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 artichoke export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a strong expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritania (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, overseas purchases of artichokes decreased by -94.3% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 793%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 784% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X kg) was the main artichoke supplier to Morocco, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +5.6%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artichokes to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +1.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -22.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 130%. 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.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to -4.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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