Tomato market in Morocco

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the volume of the fresh tomato market in Morocco fluctuated, declining from 848 000 t in 2018 to a low of 648 000 t in 2022 before recovering to 785 000 t in 2023. These changes were closely tied to export dynamics, which were bolstered by government measures such as subsidies for market diversification and legislative support for agricultural exports.

The growth in exports, stimulated by the launch of a 750-dirham-per-tonne subsidy for shipments outside the EU and UK in 2022, contributed to a reduction in domestic volume as production could not keep pace with export demand. However, in 2023, an increase in production to 1 443 000 t, combined with a slight drop in exports, led to a recovery in the domestic market. The sharp rise in market value to $1 358 million in 2023 was driven by a significant increase in domestic prices due to higher energy and input costs.

Throughout the period, events such as the creation of the innovation platform Wenov in 2019 and the reactivation of the Franco-Moroccan fruit and vegetable committee in 2023 helped manage trade relations and standards. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 had a limited impact on exports due to logistical proximity to Europe, allowing supplies to be maintained.

Production tomato in Morocco

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco ranked 17th globally in tomato production.

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

In 2020, Morocco produced 1 399 K t of tomatoes, marking a 3.8% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 409 K t, which saw an 8.9% increase. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline, with production dropping by 4.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Tomato production in Morocco increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 796 M US dollars, reflecting a 2.8% improvement over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 26.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.1%.

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

Exports tomato from Morocco

Exports in kind, K t

Tomato exports from Morocco increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 612.8 K t, which is a 1.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Russia, and Spain were the main destinations for Moroccan tomato exports in kind, accounting for 80.4% of the total. France led with 62.1% of exports, followed by Russia at 11.0%, and Spain at 7.3%.

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

Tomato shipments from Morocco increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 786.5 M US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 35.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom formed the main cluster of markets for Moroccan tomato exports in value terms, representing 83.3% of total flows. France accounted for 66.0% of exports, Russia for 9.3%, and the United Kingdom for 8.0%.

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

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

Imports tomato to Morocco

Imports in kind, K t

Morocco's volume of tomato imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Morocco imported approximately 0.3 K t of tomatoes, reflecting a sharp increase of 95.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 37 325.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 620.6%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Pakistan, Mauritania, and Russia stood out as the main sources for tomato imports in kind to Morocco, together representing 64.6% of total flows. Pakistan accounted for 27.2% of imports, Mauritania for 18.9%, and Russia for 18.5%.

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

Cross-border shipments of tomatoes to Morocco increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Morocco imported tomatoes valued at 1 796 M US dollars, which is a 58.2% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 19 780.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 483.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan, Spain, and Russia continued to head the list of suppliers of tomatoes to Morocco in value terms, jointly taking 66.7% of total imports. Pakistan accounted for 36.3% of imports, Spain for 18.5%, and Russia for 12.0%.

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

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