Morocco: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan pasta and couscous market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Morocco

In value terms, pasta and couscous production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 -5.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, shipments abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by -6.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of pasta and couscous exports from Morocco, together accounting for 45% of total exports. Spain, Belgium, Tunisia, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Italy, Niger and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +155.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for stuffed pasta and couscous exports from Morocco, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+46.3% per year) and Senegal (+37.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pasta and couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. 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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Qatar (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into Morocco

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous increased by 30% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pasta and couscous to Morocco, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta and couscous imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +58.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+28.2% per year) and Italy (+21.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of stuffed pasta and couscous to Morocco, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +69.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+178.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pasta and couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pasta and couscous import price increased by +84.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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