Morocco

Plant-based dairy products are still in their nascent stages of development within the Moroccan market. The introduction of soya-based drinks marked the initial foray into this category. Copralim and Food Group Trading led the way with Sojasun and…

In-car entertainment is expected to register further volume sales declines in 2023 caused by a combination of factors. New cars often have in-built technology. In addition, prices are on the rise due to general inflation, particularly stemming from…

The computers and peripherals, laptops and tablets categories in Morocco experienced an increase in demand during the pandemic, leading to a shortage of products as manufacturers were unable to fulfil orders. Importers and distributers placed larger…

Growth in paediatric consumer health current value sales in 2023 is expected to surpass that recorded in 2022, as are volume growth rates for all product categories. This improvement is partly attributable to relatively high birth rates in Morocco,…

In line with rising health-consciousness, many consumers in Morocco are becoming more concerned about the side effects, contraindications and potential hazards of active pharmaceutical ingredients widely used in OTC and Rx medications. This has…

Moroccan men are increasingly feeling the pressure to maintain strict personal hygiene and personal grooming routines as changes in society have placed far more emphasis on male beauty while encouraging men to pay attention to their appearance. This…

There are no open-loop pre-paid cards in Morocco, and the number of closed-loop pre-paid cards (and the value of transactions made using them) was in decline even before the onset of the pandemic. The increased use of debit cards was the main driver…

Due to the impact of adverse climatic conditions and the escalating cost of raw materials used in animal feed on the Moroccan dairy sector, struggling breeders were forced to cull dairy cows to offset losses and ensure survival. This led to a…

Amid shifting consumption patterns, butter remains an enduring favourite in Morocco. Rooted in longstanding culinary customs, butter's integration with staple foods like bread, jam, and honey continues to resonate with consumers. The burgeoning…

2022 saw bath and shower benefit from improvements that have been seen in the personal hygiene habits of large numbers of Moroccans since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Growing frequency of usage as consumers have sought to maintain…

Many Moroccans perceive ready meals to be less healthy and not as tasty than freshly cooked food, while they also see them as more expensive options. With consumers more appreciative of taste, sensitive to price and, to a lesser extent, health and…

The end of the review period witnessed an unprecedented surge in commodity prices, exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This surge, coupled with the national economy grappling with a slowdown due to drought and inflation, resulted in…

In 2024, sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Morocco is seeing development driven by out-of-home consumption trends and rising interest in healthy eating. Sweet biscuits are highly popular type in Morocco and as such the segment continues…

In 2023, Morocco's away-from-home tissue and hygiene landscape saw positive results. The propensity to dine out, coupled with a boom in the tourist industry, positively impacted sales and growth. As life returned to normal following the outbreak of…

Smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products and heated tobacco saw sales rise in both volume and current value terms in Morocco in 2023. In January 2024, the government Increased the custom duty applicable to disposable vapes from 2.5% to 40%. Effects of…

Yoghurt sales saw a deceleration in volume growth during the first half of 2023, primarily attributed to the challenging economic landscape and declining disposable incomes. Amid the global economic recession, consumers exhibited a trend of…

The tough economic conditions that prevailed in Morocco during 2022 prompted many consumers to become much more cautious with regards to their discretionary spending and this put huge pressure on demand for premium beauty and personal care. While…

Mass fragrances registered a particularly strong performance as sales rebounded robustly over the course of 2022. The main driver of growth in the category is that many consumers are reverting to their pre-pandemic lifestyle habits and this has meant…

Commodity prices recorded a rise in 2022, compared to the previous year, aggravated by war in Ukraine. However, the second half of the year saw a downward correction in prices, explained by the weakness of global demand. The national economy has…

Morocco’s commitment and investments in financial inclusion are paying off, with the nation having recorded double-digit growth in account ownership since 2017; this makes Morocco one of only four countries worldwide to achieve this. According to the…