Morocco: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Morocco

The Moroccan cherry and sour cherry market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -11.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted a strong increase. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Morocco

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 701%. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Morocco shrank to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -13.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 85%. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

In 2022, the cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Morocco expanded to X ha, increasing by 2.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 57%. The cherry and sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries increased by 23% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,390% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,230% 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 near future.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Morocco, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Mali and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +2,661.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Morocco were Qatar ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 86% of total exports. Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.1%.

Among the main countries of destination, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +1,468.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 130% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mali ($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 Mali (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of cherries and sour cherries imported into Morocco declined rapidly to X tons, falling by -35.4% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 122%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Morocco, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +140.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to Morocco were Greece ($X), Spain ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Greece, with a CAGR of +166.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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