Morocco: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2022

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Morocco

In 2021, the Moroccan sheep and goat meat market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption posted a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Morocco

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of sheep and goat meat in Morocco amounted to X kg per head, almost unchanged from the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The sheep and goat meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Morocco was estimated at X heads, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020 figures. In general, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheep and goat meat decreased by X% to less than X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports saw a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from Morocco, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Oman.

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X kg, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X kg) was the main sheep and goat meat supplier to Morocco, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform