Morocco: Market for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons 2024

Market Size for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Morocco

After four years of growth, the Moroccan market for peel of citrus fruit or melons decreased by -5.1% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +57.1% against 2012 indices. Citrus fruit or melons peel consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Morocco

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +54.4% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Exports from Morocco

Citrus fruit or melons peel exports from Morocco soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 30% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit or melons peel exports from Morocco, with a combined 44% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +25.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for citrus fruit or melons peel exported from Morocco worldwide, together accounting for 37% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +26.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for peel of citrus fruit or melons stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 France (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, overseas purchases of peel of citrus fruit or melons increased by 63% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,379% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 1,435% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Senegal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit or melons peel to Morocco, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit or melons peel imports from Senegal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X kg), more than tenfold. Spain (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Senegal stood at +36.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+60.6% per year) and Spain (+31.7% per year).

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peel of citrus fruit or melons to Morocco, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Senegal stood at +27.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+70.1% per year) and France (+54.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for peel of citrus fruit or melons stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -30.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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