Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Morocco

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran and residues from cereal processing in Morocco expanded from 1.66 million tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 1.86 million tonnes in 2020. This growth was primarily driven by increased imports, which more than doubled from 211 thousand tonnes to 411 thousand tonnes over the same period. Key factors facilitating this import surge included the suspension of customs duties on cereal imports and the digitalization of import procedures through the PortNet platform, which streamlined logistics and reduced administrative barriers.

After 2020, market volume gradually declined to 1.73 million tonnes by 2023. The strong domestic cereal harvest in the 2020-2021 season improved local supply conditions, reducing the immediate need for imported residues. Additionally, ongoing recommendations from the Competition Council to diversify supply sources and boost local production aimed at decreasing reliance on foreign markets contributed to a more balanced import profile, with imports settling around 278 thousand tonnes in 2023.

Domestic production of bran and residues remained stable throughout the period, fluctuating between 1.42 and 1.47 million tonnes annually. This stability was supported by the regulatory role of the National Interprofessional Office for Cereals and Legumes (ONICL), which managed strategic stocks and ensured consistent market supply under the framework of Law No. 12-94 governing industrial and artisanal milling. Import volumes showed a resurgence in 2024, reaching 326 thousand tonnes, reflecting ongoing market demand.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Morocco

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco was one of the world's leading producers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, ranking 24th globally by production volume.

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

In 2020, Morocco produced 1 450.5 thousand tonnes of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 1 417.0 thousand tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 1 454.3 thousand tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.6%.

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

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Morocco

According to desk-based market analysis, Morocco did not export any bran, sharps, or residues from cereal or legume processing between 2017 and 2020.

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Morocco

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Morocco grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 410.7 thousand tonnes, surging by 36.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 66.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 210.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 14.7%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 42.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Morocco were Nigeria (accounting for 24.6% of imports by volume), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (21.4%), and Argentina (12.5%). Together, these three countries made up 58.5% of Morocco's total imports in this category.

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

The value of imported bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Morocco increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 74 565 thousand US dollars, up 40.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 96.7%, translating to an average annual rate of 25.3%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 37 483 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the smallest decline of 1.1%. The largest increase happened in 2019, with a rise of 41.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, the main suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Morocco in value terms were Nigeria (23.9% of imports), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (21.8%), and Argentina (13.2%). Collectively, these three nations accounted for 59.0% of Morocco's total import value in this sector.

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

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