Morocco: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan pumpkin market contracted rapidly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -24.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Morocco

In value terms, pumpkin production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Morocco shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted 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.

The pumpkin harvested area in Morocco dropped significantly to X ha in 2022, waning by -18.9% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 61%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2015 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 72%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 110%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Morocco, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Portugal, the UK, Mauritania and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +143.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Morocco, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.3% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +14.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+8.5% per year) and Germany (+8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2015 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pumpkin export price increased by +85.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X kg of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were imported into Morocco; which is down by -93.7% on 2021. In general, imports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 2,533%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 876% 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, France (X kg) was the main pumpkin supplier to Morocco, with a 97% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at -10.0%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Morocco, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at -11.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 65%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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