Morocco: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Morocco

In value terms, vegetable production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Morocco declined to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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 2022, the harvested area of vegetables in Morocco expanded modestly to X ha, surging by X% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Morocco

For the eleventh consecutive year, Morocco recorded growth in shipments abroad of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Morocco, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Morocco were France ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Morocco; jumping by X% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Morocco, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Morocco were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Denmark, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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