Morocco: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Morocco

For the third consecutive year, the Moroccan cereal market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Cereal Production in Morocco

In value terms, cereal production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cereal yield in Morocco fell remarkably to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped dramatically 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, the harvested area of cereals in Morocco contracted slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the cereal harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Morocco

Cereal exports from Morocco dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mauritania totaled X%.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cereals exports from Morocco, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mauritania totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania amounted to $X per ton.

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

Cereal Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of cereals were imported into Morocco; rising by X% compared with 2021. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to Morocco, with a combined X% share of total imports. Canada, Germany, the United States, Poland, Ukraine and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereals to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cereal import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :