Morocco

.Air care in Morocco witnessed a positive growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Spray/aerosol air fresheners continued to be the most widely used product type, as well as posting the strongest overall…

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…

The number of people travelling by air continued to grow in 2023, with volumes exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Local airlines responded to the increase in demand by reopening routes that had been closed during the pandemic, as well as adding new…

After a strong recovery in economic activity during 2021 with GDP growth of more than 7%, the performance of Morocco's economy stood at 1.3% in 2022, due to an unfavourable economic situation, especially for the agricultural sector, which was…

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…

The overall landscape of apparel accessories in Morocco experienced a moderate decline in 2023, largely attributed to the sharp decrease in face mask sales. The return to pre-pandemic routines, marked by the complete lifting of restrictions in 2022,…

The end of the review period witnessed an unprecedented surge in commodity prices, exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This surge, coupled with the national economy grappling with a slowdown due to drought and inflation, resulted in…

Decathlon, a key player in the mass distribution of sports and leisure apparel and footwear, continued to demonstrate its winning model in 2023. With a discreet yet impactful approach, Decathlon has successfully democratised access to sports and…

Demand for household appliances has been under pressure, reflecting high inflation and shifting consumer priorities. However, despite this overall decline, demand for small household appliances continued to grow steadily since 2020. This trend…

In 2023, Morocco's away-from-home tissue and hygiene landscape saw positive results. The propensity to dine out, coupled with a boom in the tourist industry, positively impacted sales and growth. As life returned to normal following the outbreak of…

The underwhelming sales performance registered in baby and child-specific products during 2022 can be attributed largely to the contraction of the end consumer base for these products. The number of babies being born in Morocco continues to decline…

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…

In 2023, the economic recession has driven a significant change in consumer habits among Moroccans. As a result, there is a noticeable increase in the consumption of unpackaged bread. Consumers are moving away from modern dishes like pasta or…

2022 saw bath and shower benefit from improvements that have been seen in the personal hygiene habits of large numbers of Moroccans since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Growing frequency of usage as consumers have sought to maintain…

2022 saw demand under some pressure due to a far more controlled attitude towards spending among the local population amidst the spectre of inflation and a significant increase in the cost of living. After a strong recovery in economic activity…

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…

Bleach in Morocco posted relatively modest current value growth in 2023, with sales remaining static in volume terms. This was due to its maturity, combined with a lack of product innovation. The product has an old-fashioned image in the country,…

Retail sales of bookings continued to grow strongly in constant value terms in 2023. This rebound was driven largely by leisure travel, with a notable rebound in international arrivals from France, Spain and the UK. Here, the country benefits from…

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…

A majority of Moroccans have a longstanding breakfast tradition of consuming bread with spreads, olive oil, or cheese. Breakfast cereals remain an unpopular choice in the country due to their higher cost and less satisfying nature compared to…

Morocco continues to rank as an average performer in terms of Economic Freedom, with its lowest scores in the Labour Freedom and Tax Burden Pillars. Morocco also faces substantial trade barriers, with a worsening score in terms of tariff rates and…

Amid shifting consumption patterns, butter remains an enduring favourite in Morocco. Rooted in longstanding culinary customs, butter's integration with staple foods like bread, jam, and honey continues to resonate with consumers. The burgeoning…

Morocco has become an attraction hub for global coffee chains and brands, thanks to its stability in the region and the fact that users of consumer foodservice in Morocco are not as price-sensitive as seen in other territories. Indeed, an increasing…

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…

The Casablanca in Morocco report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

In 2024, cat food in Morocco is recording positive retail value sales. Despite the difficult economic conditions and reduced disposable income, cat ownership in Morocco did not decline. Unlike dogs, cats are considered more desirable pets, acceptable…

The number of charge cards in circulation in Morocco is rising thanks mainly to population growth, urbanisation and the rising share of the banked population. The convenience of interest-free deferred payments - the core feature of charge cards - is…

Two distinct trends emerged within the spreadable cheese segment in the first half of 2023. Firstly, the growing popularity of single unit sales, constituting three-quarters of total cheese sales in portions. Economic constraints prompted…

Decreasing birth rates, largely influenced by post-pandemic economic repercussions, led to a weakened market for baby and toddler wear. The postponement of childbearing due to economic uncertainty, reduced marriages, and increased celibacy, driven by…

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…

Cider/perry was not present in Morocco at the end of the review period, no is data available to suggest the category’s entry over the forecast period.

The post-pandemic rise in cigarette volume sales in Morocco ended in 2022, with the negative trend persisting throughout 2023 and only marginally positive growth see in 2024. The commission for the approval of the price of tobacco products in Morocco…

Sales of cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco in Morocco continued rising in 2023, following 2022’s rebound prompted by the reopening of cafés and bars, and the surge in tourism. These products are mainly consumed in on-trade outlets, which account…

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…

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…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Morocco covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

The computers and peripherals, laptops and tablets categories in Morocco experienced an increase in demand during the pandemic, leading to a shortage of products as manufacturers were unable to fulfil orders. Importers and distributers placed larger…

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.

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.…

Morocco’s latest unemployment data exhibits a rise to almost 13% in the first three months of 2023, from just over 12% over the same period last year, as the farming sector shrunk due to the worst drought in decades, directly affecting the sector’s…

Multiple factors have been putting downward pressure on consumer electronics sales in Morocco, of which high taxes and consumer price sensitivity are just a few. Moreover, recent crises related to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have exacerbated…

Major chains of restaurants and cafés are opening and expanding across Morocco in line with development of infrastructure, tourism and the broader urbanisation trend. Chains are taking over from smaller, independent food outlets in Morocco,…

Consumer foodservice in Morocco witnessed steady growth in 2023, despite the pressing issue of high inflation. In the face of rising prices, locals have changed how they eat, with simpler meals and eating out less frequently becoming more…

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…

While Morocco saw dynamic demand for consumer lending immediately post-pandemic as retailers and foodservice outlets reopened their doors to consumers, from September 2022 the market has been impacted by soaring prices impacting purchasing power…

Consumer Lifestyles offers valuable insights into key consumer attitudes and current thinking, and their impact on purchasing and consumption habits; quantifying behaviours, preferences and motivations, and aligning them with broader trends.

Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. By going beyond typical demographic-based segmentation, such as age or gender, and grouping consumers based on shared traits and…

This report visually explores everyday habits and behaviours which reflect consumers' beliefs and values, linking behavioural trends with purchase and consumption habits.

In 2023, Moroccan retailers faced heightened competition, compelling them to diversify their strategies to maintain market relevance and sustain growth. Convenience stores, in particular, encountered stiff competition not only from traditional…

Commodity prices recorded a rise in 2022, compared to the previous year, aggravated by war in Ukraine. However, the second half of the year saw a downward correction in prices, explained by the weakness of global demand. The national economy has…