Morocco: Market for Spirits, Liqueurs And Other Spirituous Beverages 2025

Exports of Spirits, Liqueurs And Other Spirituous Beverages

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, approx. X litres of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages were exported from Morocco; with a decrease of -48.1% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 220% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X litres in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 278% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X litres) was the main destination for exports of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages from Morocco, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain (X litres), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to -20.3%.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages exports from Morocco, comprising 15% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at -11.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages stood at $X per litre in 2022, surging by 279% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Spain ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to France amounted to $X per litre.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+21.3%).

Imports of Spirits, Liqueurs And Other Spirituous Beverages

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages imported into Morocco reached X litres, surging by 4.3% on 2021. Overall, imports posted a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +63.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X litres), Spain (X litres) and Italy (X litres) were the main suppliers of imports of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages to Morocco, together comprising 66% of total imports. Bulgaria, Sweden, Poland, the United States and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +112.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages suppliers to Morocco, with a combined 60% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Spain, the United States, Bulgaria and the UK, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +94.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 import price for spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages amounted to $X per litre, picking up by 40% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Poland ($X per litre), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform