Morocco: Market for Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres 2025

Market Size for Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres in Morocco

The Moroccan market for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres rose sharply to $X in 2022, surging by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw prominent growth. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres in Morocco

In value terms, production of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 117% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres in Morocco shrank modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average yield of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres attained the peak level at X kg per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres were harvested in Morocco; approximately mirroring the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 8.1%. The harvested area of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres peaked at X ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, when their volume decreased by -98.9% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 148%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X kg) was the main destination for exports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres from Morocco, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Benin (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Senegal amounted to -7.1%.

In value terms, Benin ($X) and Senegal ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre exported from Morocco worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Benin, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres amounted to $X per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Benin ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guinea (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres imported into Morocco soared to X tons, with an increase of 17% on the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 4,874% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 6,301% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres to Morocco, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +91.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), Kenya ($X) and Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre suppliers to Morocco, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +84.3%, recorded 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

The average import price for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform