Morocco: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan peach and nectarine market declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Morocco

In value terms, peach and nectarine production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

The average yield of peaches and nectarines in Morocco totaled X tons per ha in 2021, growing by 1.9% against 2020. In general, the yield, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 23% against the previous year. The peach and nectarine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The peach and nectarine harvested area in Morocco fell slightly to X ha in 2021, with a decrease of -2% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to peach and nectarine production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, approx. X tons of peaches and nectarines were exported from Morocco; surging by 67% on the year before. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +102.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +72.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of peach and nectarine exports from Morocco, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +653.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for peach and nectarine exports from Morocco, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+538.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+40.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -17.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 8.8%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Morocco

For the fourth year in a row, Morocco recorded decline in supplies from abroad of peaches and nectarines, which decreased by -64.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 340% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 360%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Chile (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of peach and nectarine imports to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in South Africa (with a CAGR of -0.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest peach and nectarine suppliers to Morocco were Spain ($X), Chile ($X) and South Africa ($X).

Among the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +6.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, peach and nectarine import price increased by +74.6% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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