Morocco: Battered Fish Fillet Market 2025

Battered Fish Fillet Market Size in Morocco

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Moroccan battered fish fillet market, when its value decreased by -8% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Battered fish fillet consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Battered Fish Fillet Production in Morocco

In value terms, battered fish fillet production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Battered Fish Fillet Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, approx. X tons of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs were exported from Morocco; increasing by 16% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 242%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, battered fish fillet exports fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 336%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for battered fish fillet exports from Morocco, with a 19% share of total exports. Moreover, battered fish fillet exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+57.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+5.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs exports from Morocco, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+53.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average battered fish fillet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Togo ($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 the Netherlands (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Battered Fish Fillet Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, overseas purchases of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs decreased by -31% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 359% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, battered fish fillet imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 196% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of battered fish fillet to Morocco, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, battered fish fillet imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X kg), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+67.5% per year) and France (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs to Morocco, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+55.0% per year) and France (+6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average battered fish fillet import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, battered fish fillet import price increased by +74.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 72% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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