Morocco: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan fresh whole chicken market was estimated at $X in 2021, surging by 6.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Morocco

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Fresh whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, approx. X kg of fresh or chilled whole chickens were exported from Morocco; dropping by -25.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 222% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg), Mauritania (X kg) and Cyprus (X kg) were the main destinations of fresh whole chicken exports from Morocco, with a combined 39% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +0.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh whole chicken exported from Morocco were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Cyprus ($X) and Mauritania ($X), together accounting for 41% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +22.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 216% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and Gambia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Equatorial Guinea (+153.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled whole chickens increased by 223% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh whole chicken to Morocco, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +38.0%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at +34.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to -2.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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