Morocco: Market for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery 2024

Market Size for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Morocco

The Moroccan market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +6.0% against 2020 indices. Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Morocco

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26%. Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, the amount of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported from Morocco declined to X tons, with a decrease of -12.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from Morocco, with a combined 35% share of total exports. Gambia, Mali, Cameroon, Congo, Guinea, Jordan, the United States, Yemen, Niger and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Gambia (with a CAGR of +57.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Senegal ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported from Morocco worldwide, together comprising 33% of total exports. Gambia, the United States, Mali, Cameroon, Congo, Guinea, Jordan, Yemen, Niger and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

Among the main countries of destination, Gambia, with a CAGR of +57.4%, 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

The average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($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 the United States (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery were imported into Morocco; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports to Morocco, together comprising 62% of total imports. Germany, Lithuania, France, Belgium and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +90.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery suppliers to Morocco were Spain ($X), Egypt ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. Germany, France, Belgium, Lithuania and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +88.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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