Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Morocco. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Consumer appliances in Morocco has demonstrated mixed performance amidst rising inflation and supply chain disruptions in 2023. Despite a dip in demand during 2021 and early 2022, certain categories have regained their pre-pandemic sales levels.…
In 2023, air treatments products is set to record stable growth in retail volume terms, although the rate of growth has slowed year on year. The prevailing economic uncertainty and high cost of living is impacting demand. Air treatment products are…
Green tea continued to dominate hot drinks, seeing the best performance in 2023 with double-digit retail value growth. Green tea benefits from being a very popular hot drink in Morocco, and sales rose in 2023 as price-sensitive consumers switched…
Sports drinks are not significant in Morocco and are not expected to gain significant sales in the forecast period. There is little distribution presence for these products and limited consumer awareness.
In 2023, the soft drinks landscape was challenged by rising inflation, drought, high levels of unemployment and lower disposable income. The price of raw materials and consumer goods increased, with energy prices soaring. As a result, consumer…
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…
Other hot drinks continued to be the smallest area of the hot drinks landscape, being mainly comprised of flavoured powder drinks. The landscape struggles to establish itself in Morocco, as hot chocolate-based drinks are considered a luxury and…
Overall, juice posted positive retail volume and value growth in 2023, with demand driven by the soaring prices of fresh fruits, mainly oranges. When oranges are abundant and their price per kg drops, Moroccan consumers often make homemade, natural…
In 2023, the Moroccan economy was negatively impacted by rising inflation, high unemployment levels and lower disposable incomes, leading to a slowdown in retail volume sales. The prices of raw materials and consumer goods, particularly energy,…
Due to urbanisation and the rising number of consumers aged 18-24 in Morocco, sales of energy drinks recorded dynamic growth in 2023. Ongoing urbanisation stimulates sales since these products are mainly available and consumed in bigger cities.…
Liquid concentrates sales posted positive growth in 2023, aided by an ongoing trend of mixing still or sparkling water or cold milk with liquid concentrates, namely pomegranate, the best-selling flavour in Morocco.
The hot summer of 2022 and 2023 extended over six months in Morocco, from March to September. This prompted local consumers to avoid hot drinks such as coffee, migrating to soft drink options. This worked towards the category recording modest volume…
Although carbonates posted negative off-trade volume growth, performance was slightly better than in 2022. This was attributed to the hot weather in the country, with a summer lasting from May until October, leading consumers to switch from hot…
Packaged water saw fast growth during 2023, with sales rising from a low base, having plenty of room to expand. In addition, due to drought and the low quality of tap water, particularly in coastal cities where tourists visit, many consumers switched…
In response to Morocco's hot climate, loose trousers, loose tops, and dresses have surged in popularity. Dresses, especially, have seen significant growth as they cater to both conservative and less conservative women. This trend aligns with a…
The national team's World Cup success significantly boosted sales of national football t-shirts among both locals and tourists, attributing to impressive growth. Meanwhile, BD Morocco's collaboration with athlete Hadi Laabi for brand promotion…
Increasing price-sensitivity among male consumers led to a notable shift in preferences towards more affordable clothing options, particularly in economy clothing. This trend was further accentuated by the rise in customs duties on imported textile…
Tough economic conditions have led consumers to favour more affordable yet quality jeans, resulting in increased demand for economy and standard jeans. Standard jeans are preferred for their affordability, while economy jeans, especially favoured by…
Hosiery purchases in Morocco continue to reflect low brand loyalty, primarily occurring as incidental buys during other shopping trips. The prevailing difficult economic conditions have severely constrained consumer finances, prompting a…