Morocco has steadily lost ground in the shelled walnut market, with both domestic consumption and production falling over the past decade.
According to a new IndexBox report, national walnut consumption dropped by an average of 2.4% annually between 2013 and 2024, while per capita intake declined by 3.6% per year, highlighting waning local demand.
In contrast, Burkina Faso now dominates Africa’s walnut consumption, accounting for 140,000 tons or 78% of the continent’s total. Egypt and Morocco trail far behind.
On the supply side, Morocco’s production of shelled walnuts has mirrored the same decline, shrinking by an average of 2.4% annually, while Burkina Faso posted growth of 6.2% per year.
The data suggest a loss of competitiveness for Morocco in a niche where demand remains stable continent-wide.
With African markets expanding and Morocco slipping, questions emerge about the country’s positioning in agri-export strategies and the future of local walnut farming.
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