Morocco: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan tomato market fell to $X in 2021, which is down by -5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Tomato Production in Morocco

In value terms, tomato production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In 2021, the average tomato yield in Morocco reduced slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -2.1% against 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then fell slightly 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 2021, the harvested area of tomatoes in Morocco totaled X ha, approximately equating 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 12%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Morocco

For the fourth year in a row, Morocco recorded growth in shipments abroad of tomatoes, which increased by 2.7% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, tomato exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +67.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Morocco, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+16.8% per year) and Spain (+16.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Morocco, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+21.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+21.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, supplies from abroad of tomatoes increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, imports showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Morocco, together accounting for 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +54.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Morocco were France ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 100% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +39.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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