Morocco: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan chicken meat market amounted to $X in 2021, increasing by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -13.5% against 2019 indices. Chicken meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Meat Production in Morocco

In value terms, chicken meat production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of chicken meat in Morocco dropped to X kg per X heads, with a decrease of -12.5% against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. The chicken meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Morocco expanded modestly to X heads in 2021, growing by 4% compared with 2020. This number increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 12%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were exported from Morocco; dropping by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 234% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, chicken meat exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 167%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Morocco, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam (X tons), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman stood at +43.5%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Morocco, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman amounted to +44.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, chicken meat export price decreased by -12.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+0.7%).

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, chicken meat imports into Morocco surged to X tons, jumping by 273% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 514%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chicken meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 282%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Morocco, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to +122.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+13.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Morocco, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +94.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+1.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -47.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 128%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+33.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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