Morocco: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan lentil market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Production in Morocco

In value terms, lentil production reduced notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. Lentil production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lentils in Morocco declined rapidly to X kg per ha, shrinking by -38.3% compared with the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 348% against the previous year. The lentil yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

The lentil harvested area in Morocco contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the lentil harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, shipments abroad of lentils decreased by -97.2% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 3,308%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 11,655% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X kg) was the main destination for lentil exports from Morocco, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mauritania stood at -12.3%.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from Morocco, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mauritania totaled +21.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lentil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 245%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritania (+38.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Morocco

Lentil imports into Morocco surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 34% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 282%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 429%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of lentil to Morocco, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada amounted to +22.3%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Morocco, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled +26.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a tangible expansion. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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