Morocco: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan strawberry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Morocco

In value terms, strawberry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average strawberry yield in Morocco reached X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The strawberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the strawberry harvested area in Morocco fell slightly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, shipments abroad of strawberries increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Morocco, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported into Morocco; with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of strawberry to Morocco, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to X%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Morocco, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%).

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