Morocco: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat in Morocco

After three years of growth, the Moroccan preserved swine meat cut market decreased by -0.4% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 +48.4% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat in Morocco

In value terms, preserved swine meat cut production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +61.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Preserved swine meat cut production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat

Exports from Morocco

For the fifth year in a row, Morocco recorded decline in overseas shipments of prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat, which decreased by -25% to X kg in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 75%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved swine meat cut exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 50%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X kg) was the main destination for preserved swine meat cut exports from Morocco, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cote d'Ivoire totaled -33.8%.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) also remains the key foreign market for prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat exports from Morocco.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Cote d'Ivoire amounted to -37.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved swine meat cut export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Cote d'Ivoire.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cote d'Ivoire amounted to -4.2% per year.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, overseas purchases of prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 968%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved swine meat cut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 829%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest preserved swine meat cut supplier to Morocco, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved swine meat cut imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-21.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-4.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat to Morocco, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-24.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved swine meat cut import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 Netherlands (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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