Morocco: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan orange market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -9.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Orange Production in Morocco

In value terms, orange production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of oranges in Morocco fell to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -10.4% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 28%. The orange yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of oranges were harvested in Morocco; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 3% against the previous year. The orange harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Orange Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of oranges, when their volume increased by 29% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 64%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 56%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of orange exports from Morocco, together comprising 47% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +96.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for orange exported from Morocco worldwide, with a combined 60% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +104.1%, saw 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 orange export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Canada (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of oranges, when their volume increased by 22% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 3,886% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orange imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 1,146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of orange to Morocco, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, orange imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to -50.1%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oranges to Morocco, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled -45.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average orange import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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