Morocco: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Morocco

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Moroccan dog and cat food market, when its value increased by 13% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Dog and cat food consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Morocco

In value terms, dog and cat food production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 production volume increased by 27%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, approx. X tons of dog and cat food were exported from Morocco; waning by -69.6% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 8,234% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5,813% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main destination for dog and cat food exports from Morocco, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, dog and cat food exports to Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Senegal (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kenya (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cote d'Ivoire stood at +38.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (+34.8% per year) and Kenya (-44.8% per year).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kenya ($X) were the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from Morocco worldwide, together accounting for 88% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +77.7%, 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

The average dog and cat food export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Morocco

For the eighth year in a row, Morocco recorded growth in supplies from abroad of dog and cat food, which increased by 36% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to Morocco, together comprising 37% of total imports. Portugal, Turkey, Hungary, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +95.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food suppliers to Morocco were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 40% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +81.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 dog and cat food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 10%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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