Morocco: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan pork market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pork Production in Morocco

In value terms, pork production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pork in Morocco totaled X kg per head in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 3.1% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pork yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Morocco fell modestly to X heads, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 0.9%. The number of animals slaughtered for pork production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Pork Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, the amount of pork exported from Morocco soared to X tons, growing by 519% on 2021. In general, exports enjoyed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 690% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, pork exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 756%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Morocco, with a 9.5% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X kg), more than tenfold. Gambia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 0.7% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and Gambia (-27.0% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pork exports from Morocco, comprising 8.9% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Gambia, with a 3.7% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and Gambia (-20.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -49.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of pork were imported into Morocco; picking up by 68% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 75%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main pork supplier to Morocco, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X kg), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pork to Morocco, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +10.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pork import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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