Morocco: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan quince market shrank modestly to $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -42.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Production in Morocco

In value terms, quince production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 168%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of quinces in Morocco fell notably to X tons per ha in 2021, which is down by -17.2% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then plummeted 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 quince harvested area in Morocco expanded to X ha in 2021, growing by 1.8% compared with 2020. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 10%. The quince harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, overseas shipments of quinces were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quince exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 239% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg), Mauritania (X kg) and Canada (X kg) were the main destinations of quince exports from Morocco, together accounting for 90% of total exports. Niger, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for quince exports from Morocco, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at -25.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+2.4% per year) and Bahrain (+18.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quince export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 the Netherlands (+43.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports into Morocco

For the tenth year in a row, Morocco recorded growth in purchases abroad of quinces, which increased by 125% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quince imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of quince imports to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +124.7%).

In value terms, Spain ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest quince suppliers to Morocco.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +109.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -9.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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