Alliaceous vegetables market in Morocco

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the alliaceous vegetables market in Morocco showed notable fluctuations, shaped by several regulatory shifts. The adoption in 2018 of a law modifying the status of agricultural chambers and a decree setting maximum residue limits for pharmaceuticals in food established a framework for sector governance and quality standards. A decree project in 2020 aimed at stimulating fruit and vegetable processing under the import substitution strategy helped support a market recovery to 960 thousand tons. This was followed in 2021 by the enactment of a law permitting the direct sale of fruits and vegetables produced under agricultural aggregation, which streamlined distribution channels and contributed to a further market expansion to 993 thousand tons.

After peaking in 2021, the market volume contracted to 909 thousand tons in 2022, a period that coincided with the launch of a major modernization program for wholesale fruit and vegetable markets under the Generation Green strategy. By 2023, the market stabilized at 925 thousand tons, supported by strong export performance that generated $1.6 billion and increased revenue at the Casablanca wholesale market. Looking ahead to 2024, key developments included Mauritania's cancellation of higher customs duties on Moroccan vegetables, boosting export prospects, and the commissioning of the Chtouka desalination plant, which halved irrigation water costs for producers amidst challenging climatic conditions.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Morocco

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Morocco ranked as the 24th largest producer of alliaceous vegetables between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Morocco produced 998.7 thousand tons of alliaceous vegetables, representing a modest increase of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 18.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 074.9 thousand tons, which marked a significant increase of 27.7% from the prior year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with production dropping by 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Morocco

Exports in kind, t

The export market for alliaceous vegetables from Morocco exhibited notable volatility during the observed period. Exports varied significantly, with a 4.3-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low point in 2017. In 2020, Morocco exported 57 100 tons, a substantial increase of 64.2% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with exports falling by 28.3%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, when exports surged by 265.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Mauritania, Côte d'Ivoire, and Mali were the leading destinations for Morocco's alliaceous vegetable exports in volume terms. Mauritania accounted for 34.9% of exports, Côte d'Ivoire for 18.0%, and Mali for 15.8%. Together, these three countries represented 68.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Morocco in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms also showed volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2020 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 2.1-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Morocco exported alliaceous vegetables worth 21 418 thousand US dollars, a rise of 21.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 3.6%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, with an 80.3% surge.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Spain, and Mauritania formed the core of Morocco's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 31.7% of exports, Spain for 23.7%, and Mauritania for 15.6%. Collectively, these three markets represented 71.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Morocco in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Morocco

Imports in kind, t

Morocco's imports of alliaceous vegetables increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 18 623 tons. This marked an abrupt rise of 39.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 33.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 13 261 tons, which saw a decline of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco's imports of alliaceous vegetables were heavily dependent on Spain, which accounted for 97.9% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Morocco's imports of alliaceous vegetables in value terms increased in 2020, reaching 18 594 thousand US dollars. This represented a steep rise of 52.8% over the past year. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 35%, with an average annual decline of 13.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 170 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 37.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain dominated Morocco's imports of alliaceous vegetables in value terms, accounting for 98.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Morocco in value, 2017-2020