Morocco: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Morocco

For the third year in a row, the Moroccan pears and quinces market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.1% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +26.3% against 2019 indices. Pears and quinces consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Morocco

In value terms, pears and quinces production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Pears and quinces production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pears and quinces yield in Morocco declined to X tons per ha, which is down by -4.3% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pears and quinces yield increased by +33.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 53%. The pears and quinces yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pears and quinces in Morocco dropped slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, exports of pears and quinces from Morocco skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 73% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 13,715% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 3,661%. 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) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Morocco, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mali (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mauritania stood at +59.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+214.7% per year) and Mali (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Morocco, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Mali, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mauritania totaled +69.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+207.3% per year) and Mali (+5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 124%. 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($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 Oman (+37.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of pears and quinces imported into Morocco soared to X tons, growing by 32% against 2021. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 144% 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.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 151%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest pears and quinces supplier to Morocco, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal amounted to +23.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+1.3% per year) and Belgium (+117.2% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Morocco, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 3.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal totaled +27.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+1.6% per year) and Belgium (+117.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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