Morocco

Sleep aids has shown another solid performance in 2023, with volume and current value growth rates set to surpass those recorded in 2022. Demand been buoyed by the easing of the pandemic, in that Moroccans have become more likely to experience…

In a reversal of the trend witnessed over 2021-2022, all digestive remedies categories in Morocco are set to record improved performances in volume growth terms in 2023. Demand for several product types has increased as lifestyles have become busier…

Hotels in Morocco continued to bounce back in 2023, with the number of room nights edging closer to pre-pandemic levels. The sector suffered during the pandemic, due to mobility restrictions, with resulted in some hotels closing on a temporary basis.…

In spite of economic uncertainty, televisions is expected to register healthy volume growth and current value growth in 2023, as Moroccans look to upgrade their televisions. The average screen size of televisions sold is increasing as household…

Sugar confectionery is sizeable in Morocco and demand is supported largely by individually-sold sweets and lollipops, most often bought by children. In addition, volume sales are aided by local shopkeepers, who often give sweets instead of change to…

Savoury snacks saw a slightly improved performance in volume terms in 2023, with nuts, seeds and trail mixes leading the way, albeit from a fairly low base. While Moroccans are traditionally keen on nuts, they usually buy them in unpackaged,…

Recent years have seen local consumers become increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining a strict daily oral hygiene routine and this is linked to the increased importance of appearance and personal image in Moroccan society. This has led to…

Towards the end of the review period, spending on colour cosmetics continued to increase gradually among Moroccan consumers despite the tough economic situation and the pressure that this has put on household incomes. Various categories of colour…

Home care has been heavily influenced by higher prices in 2022, with inflation pushing up the cost of living and forcing shifts in purchasing behaviour towards more affordable products. Supply chain costs have spiralled due to the war in Ukraine with…

Retail sales of chocolate confectionery saw slightly slower growth in volume terms in 2023. This was attributable to inflationary pressures, which forced many Moroccan consumers to reduce spending on perceived non-essential or luxury purchases. Unit…

Despite a difficult economic context and the declining disposable incomes, cat ownership in Morocco has not been much affected by the pet abandonment seen in dogs. Unlike dogs, cats are considered clean animals in the Arab world generally and are…

Sun care recorded another positive sales performance during 2022 as category continued to announce back from the seven year sales declines recorded at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020. However, it should be noted that there is still a…

Hand dishwashing remains the dominant detergent in dishwashing, posting a healthy growth rate both in volume and value terms. Hand dishwashing is extremely popular amongst low and middle-income groups, who are very price sensitive, which is why the…

In 2023, the Moroccan landscape of parenthood is undergoing a profound transformation driven by a notable decline in birth rates. This trend began before the COVID-19 pandemic and has been accentuated by economic uncertainties stemming from the…

Growth in total dietary supplements current value sales in Morocco in 2023 is expected to surpass that recorded in 2022, as are volume growth rates for most categories. Just as with vitamins, rising health awareness is leading more people to…

Dermatologicals has performed impressively in 2023, with all categories set to record stronger volume growth rates than in 2022. Demand for some product types has picked up as the increased levels of social contact brought about by the easing of the…

Total current value sales growth for consumer health in Morocco in 2023 is expected to be up considerably on 2022. While this is partly due to inflationary pressures fuelled by the global recovery from the pandemic and the fallout of Russia’s…

Analgesics in Morocco has continued to develop positively in 2023, with total current value sales set to grow at a faster rate than in 2022 and most categories expected to post improved results in volume terms. Together with population growth and…

Following free trade agreements signed by Morocco with its economic partners such as the EU, the US and other countries, customs authorities have been applying a gradual reduction on customs duties on beer and wine. Beer customs duties were…

Surface care continues to show promising growth in Morocco with current value sales outperforming retail volume sales due to price rises. On balance, the category is growing at a slower pace compared to the increases recorded in 2022 at the height of…