Morocco: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan sorghum market stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Morocco

In value terms, sorghum production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 205% against the previous year. Sorghum production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sorghum in Morocco declined to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -6.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The sorghum yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of sorghum in Morocco declined to X ha, with a decrease of -1.9% against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 105%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sorghum production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, shipments abroad of sorghum decreased by -87.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 480% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 816%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Morocco, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled -20.0%.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sorghum exports from Morocco.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled -15.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 155%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +20.7% per year.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of sorghum were imported into Morocco; rising by 37% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 5,392% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 3,418%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of sorghum imports to Morocco, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +153.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Morocco, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina amounted to +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+47.2% per year) and South Africa (+156.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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