Morocco: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan dried prune market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed prominent growth. Dried prune consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in Morocco

In value terms, dried prune production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 65%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried prunes were exported from Morocco; approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 152%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of dried prune exports from Morocco, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for dried prune exported from Morocco were Egypt ($X), Algeria ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +8.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Egypt ($X per ton) and Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried prunes were imported into Morocco; increasing by 41% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 871% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 362% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dried prune to Morocco, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, dried prune imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fourfold. Serbia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at -6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (0.0% per year) and Serbia (-33.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried prunes to Morocco, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (0.0% per year) and Serbia (-21.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 97%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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