Morocco: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Morocco

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Moroccan market for broad beans and horse beans (dry), when its value decreased by -18.2% to $X. In general, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Morocco

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 276%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Morocco contracted remarkably to X kg per ha in 2022, waning by -32.1% compared with 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 174%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell significantly in the following year. 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 broad beans and horse beans (dry) were harvested in Morocco; remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, the amount of broad beans and horse beans (dry) exported from Morocco shrank remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -90% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 170%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 170%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from Morocco, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled -14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-24.5% per year) and Libya (-42.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports from Morocco, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at -13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-24.0% per year) and Libya (-28.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, broad bean and horse bean export price increased by +128.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 106% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Libya (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Morocco

Broad bean and horse bean imports into Morocco rose modestly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 4.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 17,902% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,175%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) were the main suppliers of broad bean and horse bean imports to Morocco, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic, the UK, Germany and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +605.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Australia ($X) and Tunisia ($X) appeared to be the largest broad bean and horse bean suppliers to Morocco, together accounting for 85% of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic, the UK, Germany and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +590.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 110% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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