Agriculture in Morocco - statistics & facts

Substantial sugar and wheat production

Sugar, wheat, potatoes, and olives are the main crops produced in Morocco. In 2020, the sugar beet output stood at around four million metric tons. The country ranks among the leading sugar exporters worldwide, registering an export volume similar to that of Colombia and South Africa. Specifically, Turkey and the United States are the principal export destinations of Moroccan sugars and sugar confectionery, accounting for around 67 million and 33 million U.S. dollars of the trade, respectively. After sugar, wheat represents the second-leading crop in Morocco. Wheat is mainly produced in the regions of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Fès-Meknès, and Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima.

Poultry dominates livestock farming

Chicken is by far the main livestock species produced in Morocco. In 2020, the country recorded a chicken output of 360 million heads. In comparison, sheep and turkey production amounted to 13 million and 12 million heads in the same year, respectively. Unsurprisingly, Morocco has the largest chicken population on the African continent, followed by South Africa and Egypt. Overall, the annual meat production in the country stands at around one million metric tons, including both white and red meat.

Large fish and seafood output

Morocco is a substantial producer and exporter of fish and seafood products. In 2020, sea fishing in the country generated a production value of roughly one billion U.S. dollars. Coastal and artisanal fishing accounted for around 60 percent of the output, while 37 percent of the production value originated from deep sea fishing activities. Morocco largely exports fish and seafood, mainly frozen fish and preserves. Specifically, sardines significantly contribute to the country's seafood export trade, recording an export value of almost 690 million U.S. dollars in 2019.

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