Morocco: Market for Salted, Dried or Smoked Meat, and Offal 2025

Market Size for Salted, Dried or Smoked Meat, and Offal in Morocco

The Moroccan market for salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal contracted slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Salted, Dried or Smoked Meat, and Offal in Morocco

In value terms, production of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 7.4%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Salted, Dried or Smoked Meat, and Offal

Exports from Morocco

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal decreased by -99.9% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,031% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 723% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X kg) was the main destination for exports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal from Morocco, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-62.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal exports from Morocco, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-62.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 747% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 the United Arab Emirates (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Salted, Dried or Smoked Meat, and Offal

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, purchases abroad of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 45%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +15.7%).

In value terms, Spain ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal suppliers to Morocco.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +30.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -14.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal decreased by -8.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+13.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform