Key Market Indicators
Moroccan potato consumption is projected to drop slightly in the next five years, from 1.47 million metric tons in 2021 to 1.44 million metric tons in 2026. This is a 0.4% year-on-year decrease. Since 2017, demand has grown by 0%. In 2021, Morocco was the 29th largest consumer of potatoes, behind Colombia, which consumed 1.47 million metric tons. India, the United States, and Russia were the top three countries respectively. Potato production in Morocco is expected to rise over the same time period, from 2 million metric tons in 2021 to 2.14 million metric tons in 2026. This is an average yearly growth rate of 1.1%. Since 1966, supply has grown by 2.8%. In 2021, Morocco was the 31st largest producer of potatoes, with Spain leading the way at 2 million metric tons. India, Russia, and Ukraine were the top three countries respectively.
