Understanding Tea

Morocco’s Tea Trade: Exports and Imports

Tea, a symbol of warmth and hospitality, holds a significant place in Morocco’s culture and economy. In 2021, the North African nation demonstrated its prowess in the global tea market as both an exporter and importer of this cherished beverage.

Tea Imports Exports

Morocco’s Tea Exports

In 2021, Morocco’s tea exports amounted to an impressive $23 million, positioning the country as the 33rd largest tea exporter in the world. Tea held a respectable ranking as the 140th most exported product from Morocco, signifying the nation’s active participation in the global tea market.

Italy, Canada, France, Singapore, and the United States served as the primary destinations for Morocco’s tea exports, highlighting the country’s diverse and geographically dispersed trade relationships. Morocco’s tea found its way to Italian shores, contributing $6.37 million to the nation’s export revenue. Canada followed closely, importing tea valued at $2.52 million, while France, Singapore, and the United States also emerged as significant recipients, each contributing $2.44 million, $2.24 million, and $2.05 million, respectively.

The growth in Morocco’s tea exports was particularly noteworthy, with key markets showing impressive increases between 2020 and 2021. Germany led the pack as the fastest-growing export market for Moroccan tea, displaying a substantial growth of $929,000. Italy and Canada also exhibited remarkable progress with an increase of $870,000 and $772,000, respectively, cementing their positions as significant importers of Moroccan tea.

ContinentCountryTrade Value
AfricaBurkina Faso181,382
AfricaCote d’Ivoire59,120
AfricaDjibouti25
AfricaAlgeria57,192
AfricaGuinea138,924
AfricaGambia117
AfricaEquatorial Guinea35
AfricaKenya1
AfricaLiberia116,536
AfricaMadagascar204
AfricaMauritania4,450
AfricaNiger665
AfricaSudan1,736
AfricaSenegal221
AfricaSouth Africa658
AfricaZambia62
AsiaUnited Arab Emirates631,990
AsiaBahrain16,473
AsiaChina958,959
AsiaCyprus201
AsiaHong Kong4,375
AsiaIndonesia2
AsiaIndia89
AsiaJordan18,875
AsiaSouth Korea52,188
AsiaKuwait51,779
AsiaLebanon8,773
AsiaSri Lanka16
AsiaMacau432
AsiaMaldives6
AsiaOman16,927
AsiaQatar107,375
AsiaSaudi Arabia343,877
AsiaSingapore2,244,477
AsiaThailand3
AsiaTurkey2,336
EuropeAustria531
EuropeBelgium95,480
EuropeBosnia and Herzegovina1,980
EuropeBelarus1,100
EuropeSwitzerland411,825
EuropeGermany1,989,698
EuropeDenmark133,630
EuropeSpain103,715
EuropeEstonia2,941
EuropeFinland91
EuropeFrance2,438,699
EuropeUnited Kingdom346,018
EuropeIreland142,145
EuropeIceland233
EuropeItaly6,368,072
EuropeLuxembourg344
EuropeLatvia724
EuropeNorth Macedonia1,713
EuropeMalta6
EuropeMontenegro1,115
EuropeNetherlands361,190
EuropeNorway10,759
EuropePoland448
EuropePortugal127
EuropeRussia61,911
EuropeSerbia2,653
EuropeSlovakia2526
EuropeUkraine9228
North AmericaCanada2,522,221
North AmericaUnited States2,054,536
OceaniaAustralia922,414
OceaniaNew Zealand26,293
South AmericaBolivia555
Table: Where Does Morocco Export Its Tea (2021)

Morocco’s Tea Imports

While Morocco excelled as a tea exporter, it also displayed a robust appetite for tea consumption, evident in its substantial tea imports valued at $224 million in 2021. This made Morocco the 10th largest tea importer in the world that year, with tea ranking as the 49th most imported product in the country.

China stood tall as the primary source of Morocco’s tea imports, contributing a staggering $214 million to the nation’s import bill. Germany followed at a considerable distance, with tea imports valued at $3.06 million, while France, Poland, and Japan also played significant roles in supplying Moroccan tea, contributing $1.3 million, $1.2 million, and $713,000, respectively.

Morocco’s tea import market displayed interesting trends between 2020 and 2021, with substantial growth observed in certain key markets. China, as the primary tea supplier, demonstrated remarkable progress with an additional $19.6 million in tea imports. Japan also stood out with a noteworthy increase of $548,000, while Canada also showcased growth with an additional $412,000 in tea imports.

ContinentCountryTrade Value
AfricaEgypt325,868
AfricaKenya144,727
AfricaNigeria16
AfricaRwanda82,097
AfricaSouth Africa407
AsiaUnited Arab Emirates339,843
AsiaChina214,320,160
AsiaIndonesia52,428
AsiaIndia144,980
AsiaJordan3,116
AsiaJapan712,933
AsiaSouth Korea10,937
AsiaKuwait3
AsiaLebanon5,464
AsiaSri Lanka251,194
AsiaNepal736
AsiaPakistan4,612
AsiaSaudi Arabia103
AsiaSingapore670
AsiaThailand10,072
AsiaTurkey12,544
AsiaChinese Taipei15,391
EuropeAustria8
EuropeBelgium3,172
EuropeBulgaria1351
EuropeSwitzerland505,415
EuropeGermany3,060,666
EuropeSpain525,672
EuropeFrance1,296,750
EuropeUnited Kingdom32,117
EuropeItaly76,081
EuropeLuxembourg12
EuropeNetherlands15,631
EuropePoland1,203,890
EuropePortugal1,687
EuropeSweden1,640
North AmericaCanada514,381
North AmericaUnited States10,417
OceaniaNew Zealand6,228
Table: Where Does Morocco Import Its Tea (2021)

Conclusion

Morocco’s thriving tea trade, characterized by substantial exports and imports, showcases the nation’s affinity for this beloved beverage. As a significant tea exporter, Morocco enjoys strong trade relationships with Italy, Canada, France, Singapore, and the United States, spreading the joy of Moroccan tea worldwide.

Simultaneously, as a major tea-importing nation, Morocco relies heavily on China, Germany, France, Poland, and Japan to cater to its tea consumption needs. By nurturing these valuable trade partnerships and staying attuned to market dynamics, Morocco is well-positioned to continue prospering in the global tea trade.

With its vibrant tea culture and a thriving trade ecosystem, Morocco’s tea sector stands as a testament to the nation’s commitment to international cooperation and economic growth. As the country continues to embrace its role in the global tea market, it will undoubtedly savor the sweet success of the tea trade for years to come.

Data: BACI

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