Morocco: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -13% to $X, falling for the seventh year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Morocco

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Morocco skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 18% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were harvested in Morocco; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 8.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were exported from Morocco; surging by 30% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Morocco, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +137.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Morocco worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +146.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, falling by -20.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports into Morocco declined slightly to X tons, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,505% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1,371%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Morocco, together accounting for 98% of total imports. Portugal and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +101.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Morocco, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritania, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +65.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+64.1% per year) and Mauritania (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -25.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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