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Bananas market in Morocco

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Morocco's banana market volume expanded to 371 000 tonnes in 2019, driven by a 4.9% increase in domestic production. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 then disrupted national cultivation and supply chains, leading to a slight contraction in the market to 363 500 tonnes.

From 2021 to 2023, the market entered a sustained decline, falling to 337 000 tonnes. Severe drought and reduced planting areas cut local output by 7.5% in 2023, while producers sold at a loss and called for safeguard measures against imports. Regulatory changes, including the January 2022 AGEC law requiring stickers on loose bananas, added further pressure on the sector.

In 2024, banana imports hit a record 36 000 tonnes, a 28.8% jump from 2023, filling seasonal gaps in local supply. This surge highlighted Morocco's growing reliance on foreign bananas despite its significant homegrown production.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Morocco
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production bananas in Morocco

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bananas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of bananas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Morocco produced 341.0 K t of bananas, marking a slight year-over-year reduction of 2.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 320.0 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 349.9 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 4.1% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 9.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	9.4%	(2.6%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bananas from Morocco

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. From 2017 to 2018, there was a peak-to-trough amplitude of 4.5 times. In 2020, Morocco exported 91 t of bananas, reflecting a 1.3% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum export value was recorded in 2018 at 116 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 20.7% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 347.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	347.3%	(20.7%)	(1.3%)	51.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mauritania dominated the partner structure of exports in kind, consistently accounting for 98.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import levels fluctuated 5.9 times between the low of 2017 and the high of 2018. In 2020, banana volumes leaving Morocco stood at 77 K $ US, showing a 1.9% decline compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 83 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.4% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 485.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	485.5%	(5.4%)	(1.9%)	75.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, bananas from Morocco were largely oriented towards Mauritania, whose share in total exports in value terms reached 92.9%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports bananas to Morocco

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2018, differing by 2.3 times. In 2020, Morocco imported 22 626 t of bananas, up by 7.6% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 23 271 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 9.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 129.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	129.5%	(9.6%)	7.6%	30.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ecuador and Costa Rica remained the principal directions for imports in kind, jointly taking 88.4% of total flows, with other partners each accounting for significantly smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports hit a trough in 2017 and a peak in 2018, with a 2-fold gap. In 2020, foreign banana supplies to Morocco were recorded at 11 760 K $ US, which is 8.1% higher compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 12 839 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 15.3% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 103.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	103.6%	(15.3%)	8.1%	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ecuador and Costa Rica were the core markets for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 88.2% of total flows, whereas other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io