Morocco: Pasta Products Market 2025

Pasta Products Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan pasta products market declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pasta Products Production in Morocco

In value terms, pasta products production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 66% against the previous year. Pasta products production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Pasta Products Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, shipments abroad of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products increased by 54% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 670% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pasta products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 500% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) were the main destinations of pasta products exports from Morocco, with a combined 84% 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 Tunisia (with a CAGR of +155.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products exports from Morocco, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +46.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+126.6% per year) and Lebanon (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta products export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 75% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Senegal (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta Products Imports

Imports into Morocco

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products increased by 39% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 119%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pasta products imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest pasta products supplier to Morocco, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta products imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +58.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+95.4% per year) and Italy (+21.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products to Morocco, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 8% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +69.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-5.5% per year) and Italy (+17.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta products import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pasta products import price increased by +74.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :