Morocco: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Market Size in Morocco

After two years of growth, the Moroccan avocado market decreased by -50.1% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Avocado Production in Morocco

In value terms, avocado production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 73%. Avocado production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of avocados in Morocco expanded markedly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average avocado yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of avocados were harvested in Morocco; falling by -13.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 50%. The avocado harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of avocados were exported from Morocco; rising by 102% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 284% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, avocado exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 410%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Morocco, together accounting for 86% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +63.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for avocado exported from Morocco worldwide, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +67.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 avocado export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -18.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of avocados imported into Morocco reduced dramatically to X tons, declining by -19.6% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 151% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, avocado imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Morocco, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, avocado imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-2.6% per year) and Kenya (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocados to Morocco, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru stood at +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-1.6% per year) and Kenya (-5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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