Morocco: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Morocco

After two years of decline, the Moroccan other cereals market increased by 14% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Other Cereals Production in Morocco

In value terms, other cereals production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of other cerealses in Morocco amounted to X kg per ha in 2021, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 3.8%. The other cereals yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 other cereals harvested area in Morocco contracted to X ha in 2021, approximately mirroring 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to other cereals production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, approx. X kg of other cerealses were exported from Morocco; shrinking by -97.2% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 826%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, other cereals exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 404%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cabo Verde (X kg) was the main destination for other cereals exports from Morocco, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, other cereals exports to Cabo Verde exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), sevenfold. The Netherlands (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cabo Verde stood at +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (0.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+95.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for other cereals exported from Morocco were Cabo Verde ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 56% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +80.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2021, the average other cereals export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 451%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cabo Verde ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, approx. X tons of other cerealses were imported into Morocco; growing by 9.7% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 490%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 341%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), India (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of other cereals imports to Morocco, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +305.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest other cereals suppliers to Morocco were Peru ($X), India ($X) and Bolivia ($X), together accounting for 85% of total imports. Italy, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.2%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +246.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2021, the average other cereals import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 76%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+48.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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