Morocco: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan mushroom and truffle market increased by 5.9% to $X, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Mushroom and truffle consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Morocco

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 1,157% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of mushrooms and truffles in Morocco amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of mushrooms and truffles were harvested in Morocco; flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, exports of mushrooms and truffles from Morocco declined sharply to X tons, which is down by -74.9% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 5,410%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,704% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of mushroom and truffle exports from Morocco, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Germany, France, Qatar, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Liberia and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Liberia (with a CAGR of +46.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mushroom and truffle exported from Morocco were the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 81% share of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, France, Qatar, Liberia, Saudi Arabia, Hungary and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Liberia, with a CAGR of +96.7%, saw 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

The average mushroom and truffle export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 103% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Liberia (+34.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of mushrooms and truffles imported into Morocco amounted to X tons, increasing by 7.3% on 2021 figures. In general, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of mushroom and truffle to Morocco, with a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +25.2%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushrooms and truffles to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +25.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 7%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +0.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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