Morocco: Sugar Beet Market 2025

Sugar Beet Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan sugar beet market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Beet Production in Morocco

In value terms, sugar beet production fell notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,283%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sugar beet in Morocco expanded rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 6% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 8.7% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average sugar beet yield remained at a lower figure. 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 sugar beet were harvested in Morocco; growing by 14% against the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sugar beet harvested area decreased by -10.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar beet production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Beet Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2019, shipments abroad of sugar beet decreased by 0% to X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. The exports peaked at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar beet exports stood at $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mali (X kg) was the main destination for sugar beet exports from Morocco, with a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mali was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and Germany (0.0% per year).

From 2016 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mali was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and Germany (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sugar beet export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2019, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Beet Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X kg of sugar beet were imported into Morocco; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar beet imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) was the main supplier of sugar beet to Morocco, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -9.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar beet to Morocco.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +19.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar beet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 568% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted significant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +32.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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