Morocco: Walnut Market 2025

Walnut Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan walnut market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Walnut Production in Morocco

In value terms, walnut production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 107%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of walnuts in Morocco declined to X tons per ha in 2021, waning by -13.2% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the yield showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34%. The walnut yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, 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 2021, the walnut harvested area in Morocco rose significantly to X ha, growing by 5.1% compared with 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to walnut production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Walnut Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, shipments abroad of walnuts decreased by -32.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 375% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, walnut exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 480% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for walnut exports from Morocco, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, walnut exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), more than tenfold. Luxembourg (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +30.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-34.1% per year) and Luxembourg (+25.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for walnut exports from Morocco, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 2.7% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+12.0% per year) and France (-39.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average walnut export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 256% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Walnut Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, overseas purchases of walnuts increased by 44% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 210%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, walnut imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 134%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of walnut imports to Morocco, together comprising 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Chile (with a CAGR of +61.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), the United States ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest walnut suppliers to Morocco, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +59.8%, recorded 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 walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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