Morocco: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan lettuce and chicory market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Morocco

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Morocco was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 0.3% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area in Morocco contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the lettuce and chicory harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Morocco

Lettuce and chicory exports from Morocco contracted notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -28.4% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Morocco, together accounting for 90% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +157.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Morocco were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 88% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +124.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, overseas purchases of lettuce and chicory increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of lettuce and chicory to Morocco, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +10.7%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Morocco, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +11.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 24%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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