Morocco: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Morocco

After two years of growth, the Moroccan pulses market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a slight downturn. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Morocco

In value terms, pulses production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Morocco declined remarkably to X kg per ha, which is down by X% on 2021. In general, the yield indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pulses yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then shrank rapidly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Morocco; surging by X% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Morocco

Pulses exports from Morocco shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tunisia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Morocco, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Tunisia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Morocco

Pulses imports into Morocco expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fourfold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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