Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Morocco

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-rendered pig fat in Morocco expanded significantly between 2018 and 2019, with volume rising from 79 380 kg to 96 980 kg. This growth was primarily driven by a surge in imports, which increased from 43 060 kg to 60 600 kg over the same period. The import of frozen meat from South America and the presence of industrial slaughterhouses facilitated a greater supply of meat products, while state support programs for the meat and dairy sectors encouraged market development.

After peaking in 2019, market volume began to contract, dipping slightly to 93 949 kg in 2020. A sharp decline followed in 2021, when the market shrank to 62 652 kg as imports fell by more than half. Cumulative inflation of around 17% since 2021 reduced consumer purchasing power, particularly for income-elastic goods like meat, leading to lower demand and reduced import volumes.

The downturn continued through 2022, with market volume dropping further to 37 577 kg as imports nearly vanished. By 2023, the market stabilized at a low level of 36 635 kg, with no imports recorded. In this period, prolonged drought weakened local livestock farming, contributing to record-high meat prices and altering supply dynamics. Government measures to allow imports of sheep and beef from the European Union, United States, and Australia aimed to ease price pressures but did not reverse the decline in pig fat imports.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Morocco

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Morocco produced 36 210 kg of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in 2020, showing no significant change from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 1.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Morocco

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco's exports in kind had an extremely narrow partner base, with Spain accounting for 100.0% of total 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, $ US

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain served as the primary destination for Morocco's non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat exports, consistently representing 100.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Morocco

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Morocco imported 57 780 kg of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, marking a moderate decline of 4.7% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 60 600 kg, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 71.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco's imports in kind had an extremely narrow partner base, with Spain responsible for 100.0% of total flows.

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, $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.5 times. In 2020, Morocco's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat amounted to 73 488 US dollars, which is 2.7% lower than in 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 75 520 US dollars, and the largest increase took place in 2018, with an 81.2% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the structure of imports in value terms was dominated by a single market: Spain, which accounted for 100.0% 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