Morocco: Market for Flaked or Rolled Cereals 2025

Market Size for Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Morocco

The Moroccan flaked or rolled cereal market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +45.5% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Morocco

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -0.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Exports from Morocco

Flaked or rolled cereal exports from Morocco reduced dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -39.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 4,599%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,808%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for flaked or rolled cereal exports from Morocco, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, flaked or rolled cereal exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to -41.3%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for flaked or rolled cereals exports from Morocco, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritania ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at -15.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average flaked or rolled cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 48% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a moderate expansion. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+44.1%).

Imports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Imports into Morocco

For the eleventh consecutive year, Morocco recorded growth in supplies from abroad of flaked or rolled cereals, which increased by 23% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 140%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of flaked or rolled cereal imports to Morocco, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Germany, France and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +184.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flaked or rolled cereals to Morocco, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lithuania stood at +136.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+58.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+41.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flaked or rolled cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+80.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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