Morocco: Uncooked Pasta Market 2025

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan uncooked pasta market rose significantly to $X in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant expansion. Uncooked pasta consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Morocco

In value terms, uncooked pasta production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 106%. Uncooked pasta production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -3.8% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 137%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports fell modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from Morocco, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta exports to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mauritania stood at -12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-55.3% per year) and Canada (-19.9% per year).

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exports from Morocco, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mauritania stood at -5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-44.1% per year) and Canada (-8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 92%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+25.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) were imported into Morocco; dropping by -36.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 167%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 123%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta supplier to Morocco, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +43.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+8.5% per year) and Germany (+2,964.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncooked pasta suppliers to Morocco were Italy ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Canada and China, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +5,423.1%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 46% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncooked pasta import price increased by +38.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+80.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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