Morocco: Non-Wheat Cereal Pellets Market 2025

Non-Wheat Cereal Pellets Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan non-wheat cereal pellets market totaled $X in 2021, with an increase of 4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Cereal Pellets Production in Morocco

In value terms, non-wheat cereal pellets production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Non-wheat cereal pellets production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Wheat Cereal Pellets Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, shipments abroad of cereal pellets (excluding wheat) increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 129%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-wheat cereal pellets exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for non-wheat cereal pellets exports from Morocco, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, non-wheat cereal pellets exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to +86.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+234.4% per year) and France (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereal pellets (excluding wheat) exports from Morocco, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 18% share.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium stood at +65.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+9.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+266.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat cereal pellets export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+31.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Wheat Cereal Pellets Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, overseas purchases of cereal pellets (excluding wheat) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after seven years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a sharp setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat cereal pellets imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X tons) was the main supplier of non-wheat cereal pellets to Morocco, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ghana stood at -20.3%.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal pellets (excluding wheat) to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ghana amounted to -16.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat cereal pellets import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -45.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to +4.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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