Morocco: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Morocco

In 2023, the Moroccan cabbage market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Morocco

In value terms, cabbage production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average cabbage yield in Morocco expanded significantly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the average cabbage yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cabbage harvested area in Morocco contracted modestly to X ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2023, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Morocco skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Senegal (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mauritania stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Mauritania ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Senegal ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cabbage exported from Morocco worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Senegal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cabbage supplier to Morocco, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform