Morocco: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan leek market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +83.2% against 2018 indices. Leek consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Leek Production in Morocco

In value terms, leek production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Leek production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Morocco reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by -1.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average leek yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in Morocco expanded remarkably to X ha, growing by 8.8% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -20.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 386%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 283% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Morocco, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled +41.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+1,415.3% per year) and Mauritania (-43.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Morocco, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +78.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+1,410.9% per year) and Mauritania (-36.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 212% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Spain (+26.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Morocco

Leek imports into Morocco fell notably to X kg in 2022, waning by -83.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 3,950% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3,590%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Morocco, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France was relatively modest.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Morocco, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to -7.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -26% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 432%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+25.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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