Morocco: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan pear market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +112.5% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Pear Production in Morocco

In value terms, pear production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed buoyant growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the average pear yield in Morocco soared to X tons per ha, rising by 28% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pear yield increased by +29.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The pear yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the 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.

The pear harvested area in Morocco totaled X ha in 2021, increasing by 9.9% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 31% against the previous year. The pear harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Pear Exports

Exports from Morocco

Pear exports from Morocco expanded sharply to X tons in 2021, growing by 13% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 117% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Morocco, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burkina Faso (X tons), more than tenfold. Niger (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mauritania stood at -11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (+43.5% per year) and Niger (+68.8% per year).

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Morocco, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Niger, with a 4% share.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mauritania stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (+45.4% per year) and Niger (+91.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 86% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Senegal ($X per ton) and Niger ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($X per ton) and Mali ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, the amount of pears imported into Morocco rose rapidly to X tons, picking up by 5.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 108%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pear to Morocco, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal amounted to +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+15.9% per year) and Belgium (+60.7% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Morocco, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.3% share.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal stood at +16.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+18.0% per year) and Belgium (+63.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2015 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Portugal ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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