Leguminous vegetables market in Morocco, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh leguminous vegetables in Morocco declined from 475 thousand tons in 2018 to 333 thousand tons in 2021. This period was marked by a largely informal commercialization structure, with an estimated 65% of fresh products traded outside official channels. In response, the government initiated the Génération Green strategy in 2020 to modernize wholesale market circuits, followed by the adoption of Law No. 37-21 in 2021, which permitted direct sales from agricultural aggregates without mandatory passage through wholesale markets, aiming to reduce intermediaries and rehabilitate the distribution network.

Market volume recovered to 432 thousand tons in 2022 and reached 455 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was driven by the continued implementation of the Génération Green strategy, including the planning of four modern wholesale platforms and a notable 10% increase in supply volume at the Casablanca wholesale market. Furthermore, strong export performance for fresh vegetables, which generated $1.6 billion in revenue in 2023 despite climatic challenges, supported domestic production and expanded the overall market size.

Production leguminous vegetables in Morocco

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco held the 8th position globally in leguminous vegetable production.

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Leguminous vegetable production in Morocco declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Morocco produced 513.1 K t of leguminous vegetables, representing a slight decrease of 2.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 7.7%, with an annualized decline of 2.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 631.2 K t. The largest year-on-year drop occurred in 2019, with a 16.8% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 13.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Morocco's leguminous vegetable production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 887 M $ US, marking a 12.5% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value dropped by 17.5%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 6.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 1 081 M $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a modest 0.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports leguminous vegetables from Morocco

Exports in kind, K t

Morocco's leguminous vegetable exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 140.6 K t, which is 1.8% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 11.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 156.8 K t. The largest decline was in 2019, with an 8.7% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 23.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, France, and the Netherlands formed the core of Morocco's leguminous vegetable exports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 59.9% of exports, France for 19.0%, and the Netherlands for 15.9%, together representing 94.8% 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, M $ US

After two years of growth, Morocco's leguminous vegetable exports declined in 2020. Exports amounted to 243.1 M $ US, reflecting a significant 12.0% decrease compared to 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 276.2 M $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 9.7% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain and France together accounted for 80.2% of Morocco's leguminous vegetable exports in value terms, with other countries contributing to a more diversified but smaller share.

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

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

Imports leguminous vegetables to Morocco

Imports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2 337-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Morocco imported 0.0 K t of leguminous vegetables, which is 225.2% higher than in 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.5 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 97.3% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 233 640.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt was the key supplier of leguminous vegetables to Morocco, accounting for 89.5% of total imports in volume terms, with a diverse group of other countries making up the remainder.

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, M $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import values dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to a maximum in 2018, showing a 554-fold shift. In 2020, Morocco's leguminous vegetable imports reached 0.0 M $ US, indicating a sudden 26.7% increase from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 0.5 M $ US. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 96.6% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 55 338.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco's imports in value terms showed a strong reliance on Egypt, which accounted for 92.4% of total import flows.

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

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