Morocco: Market for Prepared Dishes And Meals 2025

Market Size for Prepared Dishes And Meals in Morocco

In 2021, the Moroccan prepared dish and meal market increased by 30% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Exports from Morocco

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of prepared dishes and meals increased by 8.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons), France (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared dish and meal exports from Morocco, with a combined 46% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania, Congo, the United States, Germany, Iraq, Cameroon, Libya and Qatar, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +514.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared dishes and meals exports from Morocco, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +15.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (+43.9% per year) and Qatar (+185.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average prepared dish and meal export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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 Senegal (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, imports of prepared dishes and meals into Morocco skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared dish and meal imports to Morocco, with a combined 63% share of total imports. Germany, France, Egypt, Bulgaria, Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +163.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared dish and meal suppliers to Morocco were France ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Germany, Egypt, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +122.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average prepared dish and meal import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($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 Netherlands (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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