Morocco: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan carrot and turnip market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Morocco

In value terms, carrot and turnip production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Morocco stood at X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 11%. The carrot and turnip yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The carrot and turnip harvested area in Morocco totaled X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the carrot and turnip harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, exports of carrots and turnips from Morocco skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 43% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Mali (X tons) were the main destinations of carrot and turnip exports from Morocco, together accounting for 95% of total exports. Burkina Faso and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 1.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +88.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for carrot and turnip exported from Morocco were Mauritania ($X), Senegal ($X) and Mali ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports. Burkina Faso and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.6%.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +99.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 Burkina Faso (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Morocco

For the third year in a row, Morocco recorded decline in overseas purchases of carrots and turnips, which decreased by -3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 60,169%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 70,442% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) was the main supplier of carrot and turnip to Morocco, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain (X kg), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +6.2%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Morocco, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +10.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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