Morocco: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan chili and pepper market reduced sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -77.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Production in Morocco

In value terms, chili and pepper production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 105%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Morocco fell to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -8.5% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 23%. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 chilies and peppers (green) in Morocco fell to X ha, shrinking by -8.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the chili and pepper harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) exported from Morocco rose slightly to X tons, increasing by 4.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +20.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 92%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Morocco, together comprising 75% of total exports. The Netherlands, Mauritania, Senegal, Hungary and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Morocco were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 79% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Hungary, Mauritania, Senegal and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Senegal, with a CAGR of +23.4%, recorded 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

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 6% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chili and pepper export price increased by +10.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Spain (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were imported into Morocco; rising by 355% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 13,798%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 781% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chili and pepper to Morocco, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Senegal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Senegal totaled -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+17.1% per year) and France (+54.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Morocco were Senegal ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 99.9% of total imports.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +59.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -44.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 454% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+66.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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