Morocco: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Morocco

The Moroccan market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets contracted slightly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by +0.2% against 2020 indices. Fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Morocco

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, the amount of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exported from Morocco fell to X tons, dropping by -11.6% on 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 55%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 126%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from Morocco, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+35.7% per year) and Russia (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from Morocco, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain amounted to +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+34.9% per year) and Russia (+9.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets export price increased by +58.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Benin (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imported into Morocco surged to X tons, rising by 33% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 501%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,001% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mauritania (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets to Morocco, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain (X kg), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mauritania totaled +6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-37.3% per year) and France (-32.1% per year).

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets to Morocco, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mauritania amounted to +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-17.7% per year) and France (-20.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets import price decreased by -46.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 83%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+31.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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