Morocco: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan dry peas market reduced to $X in 2021, waning by -11.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dry Peas Production in Morocco

In value terms, dry peas production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 361%. Dry peas production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of peas (dry) in Morocco skyrocketed to X kg per ha in 2021, increasing by 16% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 368% against the previous year. The dry peas yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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 2021, the harvested area of peas (dry) in Morocco fell modestly to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, overseas shipments of peas (dry) increased by 620% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dry peas exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Morocco, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, dry peas exports to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Senegal amounted to +317.8%.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Morocco, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Senegal stood at +252.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average dry peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, the amount of peas (dry) imported into Morocco shrank sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -54.9% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 161%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, dry peas imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest dry peas supplier to Morocco, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, dry peas imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at +38.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+41.1% per year) and France (-9.2% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dry peas to Morocco, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled +35.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+42.5% per year) and France (-8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 39% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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