Morocco: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan sugar crop market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Sugar crop consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Crop Production in Morocco

In value terms, sugar crop production fell rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sugar crops in Morocco expanded sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sugar crop yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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 crops were harvested in Morocco; increasing by X% against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The sugar crop harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of sugar crops were exported from Morocco; with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar crop exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for sugar crop exports from Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar crop exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sugar crop exported from Morocco worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports into Morocco

For the third year in a row, Morocco recorded growth in overseas purchases of sugar crops, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sugar crop imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main suppliers of sugar crop imports to Morocco, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Cyprus, Tunisia and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2014 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of X.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X), Cyprus ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest sugar crop suppliers to Morocco, with a combined X% share of total imports. Libya, Algeria, Jordan and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Jordan, with a CAGR of X.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Cyprus ($X per ton), while the price for Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cyprus (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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