Morocco: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan onion and shallot market declined modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Morocco

In value terms, onion and shallot production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 67%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of onions and shallots in Morocco reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -6.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 22%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot yield remained at a 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 onions and shallots production in Morocco expanded markedly to X ha, surging by 5.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Morocco

For the third consecutive year, Morocco recorded growth in shipments abroad of onions and shallots, which increased by 15% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 251%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Morocco, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +53.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Morocco, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritania ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Mali, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (+14.4% per year) and Mali (+34.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 52%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 Burkina Faso (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of onions and shallots imported into Morocco surged to X tons, growing by 1,141% on 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 18,169%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 13,498% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Morocco, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +81.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-36.6% per year) and France (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Morocco, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +64.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-36.8% per year) and France (+11.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -30.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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