Morocco

One of the key factors that has growth in skin care in Morocco in recent years is the widening of the consumer group for these products to include younger women who in the past might not have considered it important to begin thinking about skin care…

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,…

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.…

Across meat and seafood, there is a noticeable shift in consumer preferences. Factors such as rising prices, economic constraints, and health awareness have prompted consumers to reconsider their protein sources. In meats, red meat consumption…

Processed meat continues its downward trend in response to the prevailing health and wellness movement. Local consumers are increasingly moving away from processed meat, viewing it as less healthy due to the additives and preservatives required for…

The dynamism in frozen processed potatoes, shelf-stable tomatoes, and beans is significantly driven by consumers' increasing demand for convenience. Urbanisation, rising numbers of working women, and smaller household sizes are prompting consumers to…

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…

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…

Overall, portable players is expected to register a decline in volume sales. Technology advances are leading to the obsoletion of portable players. In particular, smartphones and tablets are replacing the need for portable media players. This is also…

Polishes in Morocco posted positive growth in current value terms in 2023, albeit from a lower base. Such products still have a niche status in the country and are largely considered to be expensive and unnecessary. As such, they tended to be…

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…