Morocco

Tomato shortages in 2022 due to low local production and soaring prices of fresh tomatoes prompted many consumers to switch to packaged tomato pastes and purées towards the end of the review period. The drought and the severe cold winter weather…

The RTDs category in Morocco continues to achieve extremely low sales in 2023, but also saw its volume sales fall further during the year. The category struggled throughout the review period, as the number of products on offer remained limited to two…

The niche landscape of RTD tea posted positive off-trade volume growth in 2022, although much of this can be attributed to the fact that the category is growing from a low base. Sales have also benefited from wider penetration due to increased…

As witnessed within RDT tea, RTD coffee drinks is a new product area in Morocco. As such, double-digit off-trade volume growth was recorded in 2023. While this was aided by increased distribution and product awareness, much of this dynamic growth was…

Rice has experienced dynamic growth, driven by consumer concerns about the hygiene of unpackaged rice, leading many to opt for packaged rice. In Moroccan diets, while bread remains the primary staple, rice is increasingly becoming the second most…

In 2023, retail tissue categories recorded dynamic growth in Morocco, leading to double-digit retail value growth. A key driver of growth was the expanding consumer base. With per capita consumption of retail tissue in Morocco estimated at around…

The Moroccan retail landscape is gradually modernising across all channels. Traditionally dominated by conventional channels, there has been a timid entry into digital sales. However, with increasing competition and the impact of the COVID-19…

Retail e-commerce in Morocco witnessed an accelerated expansion throughout the review period and in 2023, propelled by several factors contributing to its robust growth trajectory. The channel experienced a notable surge in online transactions,…

In 2023, demand for retail adult incontinence continued to rise in Morocco, leading to double-digit retail value and volume growth. This strong performance was driven by rising awareness of the products, partnered with ongoing ageing in Morocco,…

In 2023, retail volume growth in refrigeration appliances gathered momentum, with sales moving well above pre-pandemic levels. Consumers are no longer able to delay replacing their old refrigeration appliances and have had to make the investment.…